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Posted: 13 May 2026

Job Title: Hatchery Electrician
Reporting to: Engineering Manager
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

Role Purpose

To provide electrical maintenance and support within a live hatchery environment, ensuring all electrical systems, incubators, and process machinery operate safely, reliably, and in a manner that protects egg integrity, animal welfare, and biosecurity standards. The role requires a strong willingness to develop detailed knowledge of hatchery equipment and an understanding of the critical nature of egg handling and protection.

Working Hours

Full-time, permanent

0800-1600 Monday to Friday

24hr callout rotation every 1 in 3 weeks

Key Accountabilities

  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems across the hatchery and associated facilities.
  • Read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics, and equipment manuals.
  • Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance to minimise downtime in a 24/7 production environment.
  • Inspect, test, and maintain transformers, circuit breakers, control panels, and other electrical components.
  • Troubleshoot electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic and testing equipment.
  • Repair and replace electrical wiring, fixtures, and components in line with manufacturer and safety standards.
  • Perform circuit breaker corrective and preventative maintenance.
  • Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of hatchery machinery, including incubators, hatchers, climate control, ventilation, and alarm systems.
  • Maintain awareness of the critical nature of eggs and live production, ensuring all work is carried out carefully to avoid contamination, damage, temperature disruption, or unnecessary disturbance.
  • Work in compliance with National Electrical Code standards and all relevant health, safety, and biosecurity procedures.
  • Support routine preventative maintenance programmes to ensure optimal machine performance and egg protection.
  • Complete maintenance records, permits, and relevant documentation accurately and on time.
  • Carry out general repair work to process machinery as required.
  • Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to support hatchery performance.
  • Undertake other reasonable duties as assigned in support of the site.

Requirements

  • Recognised electrical qualification and previous electrical maintenance experience is essential.
  • Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, food, or agricultural environment is desirable.
  • Willingness to learn and develop detailed knowledge of specialised hatchery equipment and processes.
  • Good manual dexterity and fault-finding ability.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the operational needs of the business, including call-outs.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently and prioritise effectively.
  • Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across departments.

Due to the nature of the role, candidate must reside within a 20minute radius of the hatchery.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their suitability for the role in the below contact form or to hr@silverhillduck.com.

    Posted: 13 May 2026

    Job Title: Hatchery Manager                                           Reporting to: Breeder Hatchery Manager

    Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent                                    Location: Silver Hill Hatcheries, Co. Monaghan

     

    Key Accountabilities:

    • Organising daily work schedules and managing a team
    • Manage daily deliveries, egg inventory, incubation, transfer and equipment
    • Manage department budgets
    • Manage and drive performance to achieve high-quality day-old ducklings
    • Manage maintenance issues and preventative maintenance with the maintenance team as required.
    • Enforce Silver Hill Hatchery code of practice
    • Performance management throughout the process from egg receiving to dispatch of day olds to our growing farms
    • Liaise with the supply farms and growing managers on egg and day-old quality
    • Ensure all bio security measures are always adhered to
    • Performance of other related duties as assigned

     

    Requirements:

    • Previous hatchery experience essential
    • Ideally a degree in poultry, animal science or another related field
    • Previous management experience
    • Ability to be flexible and respond to a changing environment
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
    • Ability to work on own initiative
    • Ability to prioritise and work at pace to complete tasks effectively
    • Full clean driving license essential
    • Willing to locate to within 20minutes for the hatchery

    To Apply:

    Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their suitability for the role in the below contact form or to hr@silverhillduck.com

      Posted: 10 Apr 2023