If you are looking for a career in the poultry industry then we can help. Due to our control over all stages of production, from laying through to delivery, we provide a high level of training for all of our staff, including:

• First Aid Certification
• Food Hygeine Certification
• Certificate of Professional Competence (Drivers)
• Fork Lift License
• Poultry Handling NVQ
• Poultry Welfare Certificate
• Vermin Control Certificate

For more information about working for Burwell Hatchery please phone us one 01362 850254 or send us an email. We currently have vacancies in the following posts:

Egg Grader
Full-time
Hours approx. 6.30am to 2pm (variable according to workload). Responsible for grading eggs for size and condition. Food Hygeine Certificate required, though full training can be provided.


Egg Collectors
Full-time / Part-time / Job Share
Hours approx. 6.30am to 10am (variable according to workload). Responsible for collecting eggs from laying birds. Training towards the Poultry Handling Certificate can be provided.

Pictured above are members of the team from Burwell Hatchery after receiving certificates for their NVQ qualifications at a recent award ceremony.

Linda Bentley, Trevor Burrell and Lukasz Kobialka all successfully achieved full level 2 NVQ’s in Livestock Production (Poultry) while Vicky Futter and Crystal Futter completed units of the NVQ in Egg Collection, Health and Safety and Biosecurity.

The RSPCA Welfare Standards for Farm Animals

Under the scheme our staff are responsible for ensuring that all of our animals are guaranteed the following freedoms:

• Freedom from hunger and thirst.
• Freedom from discomfort.
• Freedom from pain, injury or disease.
• Freedom to express normal behaviour.
• Freedom from fear and distress.