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!

Reporting to: Production Manager

Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent

Location: Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

Key Accountabilities:

  • Liaising with production departments regarding stock requirements, so orders are completed fully and on time.
  • Managing stock control.
  • Supervising loading and unloading of goods.
  • Ensure that all product is adequately blasted, and all relevant documentation is maintained.
  • Improving KPI figures.
  • Planning and monitoring of the cold store, blast and dispatch.
  • Supervise and organise daily operatives’ duties.
  • Ensuring that all equipment is maintained in a good condition.
  • Attend production meetings.
  • Plan and organise pick up times with logistic companies and relay information back to the sales department.
  • Maintain and adhere to all quality and health and safety standards.

Requirements:

  • Experience working in similar production role desirable.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Counterbalance forklift / pallet truck licence desirable.
  • Ability to plan and organise work schedules.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Closing date for application is: Friday, 20th of September 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

      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 23/08/2024

        Job Title: Process 1 Supervisor

        Reporting to: Production Manager

        Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent

        Location: Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

        Key Accountabilities:

        • To ensure all personnel are wearing the correct PPE in the area.
        • Ongoing checks on product quality during production, completion of all quality documentation as required.
        • Ensure operators are following all hygiene rules and guidelines.
        • Ensure all machine guards are in correct working order and in place on relevant machines, reporting of any defects to the maintenance team.
        • Daily pre-check of the production line and Anglia Auto Flow. Setting the line speed as per the weekly kill sheet.
        • Ongoing monitoring of the duck’s post plucking and making any necessary changes to improve the pluck.
        • Removal of all condemned product from the area on a regular basis, gross clean of the area at break times.
        • Liaise with the Quality Manager regarding the quality of the finished pluck.
        • Ensuring any required maintenance is planned and completed.
        • Reporting of non-conformances or safety concerns to the relevant personnel.
        • Work on our quality, maintenance, training, and health & safety systems to ensure timely close outs of issues.

        Requirements:

        • Experience working in similar production role desirable.
        • Computer skills.
        • Experience managing people essential.
        • 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 12th of July 2024.

          Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent

          Reporting to: Engineering Manager

          Location: Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

          Key Accountabilities:

          • Installing, maintaining and repairing electrical control, wiring and lighting systems.
          • Reading technical diagrams and drawings.
          • Performing general electrical maintenance.
          • Inspecting transformers, circuit breakers and other electrical components.
          • Troubleshooting electrical issues using appropriate testing devices.
          • Repairing and replacing equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
          • Following National Electrical Code state and local building regulations.
          • Performing circuit breaker corrective maintenance.
          • Maintaining good knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems as well as various testing equipment.
          • General repair work to process machinery.
          • Routine preventative maintenance.
          • Completion of relevant paperwork.
          • Performance of other related duties as assigned.

          Requirements:

          • Previous electrical experience and qualifications is required.
          • Good manual dexterity is essential.
          • Ability to work to a flexible schedule to accommodate and prioritise the needs of the business.
          • Excellent time management and an ability to work independently.
          • Work well with other functions developing positive relationships to ensure the delivery of results.

          Applications for this post be made to HR@Silverhillduck.com by the 12th July 2024.