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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: IT Support Technician

Reporting to: ICT Manager

Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent

Location: Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

The IT Support Technician will provide technical assistance and support to end-users within Silver Hill Duck. This role involves resolving hardware and software issues, troubleshooting network problems, and maintaining our IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with users at all levels of technical proficiency.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide first-level technical support to end-users via phone, email, and in-person.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues in a timely and efficient manner throughout the company.
• Assist in the setup, configuration, and maintenance of computer systems, printers, and other hardware.
• Install and update software applications and operating systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and updates on IT equipment, servers and systems.
• Maintain accurate records of support requests, solutions, and hardware/software inventory.
• Assist in user account management, including password resets and permissions changes.
• Collaborate with other IT team members on larger projects and initiatives.
• Provide training and guidance to end-users on software and hardware usage.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Requirements:

• A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Basic understanding of computer hardware, software, and networking concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office Suite.
• Familiarity with common troubleshooting techniques and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Closing date is 19^th of July 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.