Careers.

Do you want to be part of an exciting global business with over 61 years of history behind it?

Why not join our team!

Silver Hill Duck is a fast paced and dynamic workplace where we offer a progressive and supportive working environment, along with regular opportunities to progress your career within the company.

Silver Hill Duck recognises that the training and development of our employees is vital to the continued development and success of our business.

See below for current vacancies!

Posted: 29 Nov 2024

Job Title: HR Coordinator

Reporting to: Managing Director

Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent

Location: Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

Key Accountabilities:

  • Support the recruitment process e.g. posting ads, screening candidates and reference checks.
  • Issue employment contracts, offer letters and correspondence to staff.
  • Manage the new employee induction process and support during initial employment period.
  • Management of employee probation periods i.e. tracking progress and performance with managers.
  • Management of employee welfare programs and driving employee engagement.
  • Advise management team on HR related queries by staying up to date and complying with changes in EU / IRL legislation in both HR and GDPR.
  • Support to management when dealing with long and short term absence.
  • Dealing with day-to-day HR queries from employees & management in a timely and professional manner.
  • Develop employee communication through different mediums e.g. company newsletter.
  • Review and develop HR policies, procedures and Employee Handbook.
  • Represent the HR aspect of the business on various cross functional teams and support all administration areas including Performance Management.
  • Develop, manage and report on HR KPI’s
  • Performance of other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in similar HR role.
  • Have attained CIPD qualification or other HR qualification.
  • Good employment law / HR knowledge.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Ability to prioritise and work at pace to complete tasks effectively

Closing date for application is Friday 20/12/2024

    Posted: 23 Aug 2024

    Job Title: Environmental Operative

    Reporting to: Environmental Manager

    Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent

    Location: Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

    Key Accountabilities:

    • The primary responsibility is to maintain the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) in good working order.
    • Working as part of the environmental team to coordinate and implement the Company’s environmental strategy.
    • Daily monitoring of WWTP – collection of samples, testing samples, taking action if required based on results of testing.
    • Housekeeping around the site – strimming, mowing and spraying, light maintenance of equipment, changing of nets, organising regular clean out of sumps, changing IBCs, etc.
    • Monthly stock taking and ordering of chemical/test vials as required for the WWTP.
    • Daily recording keeping in compliance with the company’s Environmental Management System – water readings, effluent analysis, energy readings.
    • Helping sub-contractors as required and reviewing their work.
    • Performance of other related duties as assigned.

    Requirements:

    • Candidate should be a high-energy professional with excellent communication and organisational skills.
    • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
    • Full drivers licence an advantage.

    Closing date for application is Friday 20/09/2024

      Posted: 26 Jul 2024

      Job Title: Assistant Hatchery Manager

      Reporting to: Hatchery Manager

      Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent

      Location: Silver Hill Hatcheries, Co. Monaghan

      Key Accountabilities:

      • Organising daily work schedules and assisting in managing a team.
      • Assist with daily deliveries, egg inventory, incubation, transfer and equipment.
      • Drive performance to achieve high-quality day-old ducklings.
      • Manage daily production data and report at the production meetings.
      • Assist with 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 poultry experience desirable.
      • Ideally a degree in poultry, animal science or another related field.
      • 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.
      • Must live or be willing to relocate to live within 20 km of the hatchery.

      Closing date for application is Friday 17/01/2025

        Posted: 10 Apr 2023