Poultry Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
About the Role:
Do you want to earn a minimum of 409 per week? We’re looking for a Poultry Worker to join our team at our Pontesford breeder laying site in Shropshire! No experience necessary, full training is provided! Our bio security measures on site require you to shower/on off site. What’s in it for you?- £10.50 per hour
- Earn a minimum of £409 per week
- Training and development from day one
- Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
- Free on-site parking
- T’s & C’s apply
Working Hours
39 hours per week
07:30am – 16:00pm Monday to Thursday / 07:30 - 15:00 Friday About the role As a Poultry Worker, you will be responsible for the bird welfare of the flock. This is an ideal opportunity to advance a career within our Agriculture operations at our Pontesford breeder laying site in Shropshire.- Working in poultry houses, i.e. walking the sheds, laying shavings, handling chickens
- Collecting, screening and packing eggs onto trays, including completion of paperwork
- Looking after bird welfare including feeding
- General farm duties such as ground maintenance including use of equipment
What are we looking for?
- You will be motivated, flexible and have a good work ethic
- You can work well in a team environment and have excellent communication skills
- You will have had Manual handling training
- You will have previous experience of working in an agriculture environment or similar position
- You will have a Poultry welfare certificate / NVQ Level 2 in livestock production is desirable, but full training will be given
Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets or Poultry.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Poultry Worker roles across Avara Foods's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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