Careers at P.D Hook P. D. Hook has grown to become the largest independent hatchery company in the UK and a major player in the UK poultry market. Our skilled staff and fully equipped hatcheries ensure our customers receive chicks that are of the highest standard. With a quality assurance program utilising all available modern techniques. P.D. Hook is committed to investing in people in order to drive the Poultry Industry forward. Watch the Video Find Your Future Career Today Search by Role Search by Location Show All New to the industry? Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are available in all aspects of Poultry Production. You can participate in Level 2 Poultry Production and advance onto Level 3 for Farm and Hatchery Management posts. Higher Level qualifications learning Leadership Skills or Personal Development are also available Gain relevant real world experiences with a mix of academic learning and hands-on work Contact Us Placements We offer a number of different ways in which to experience Placements with us. Whether it is during your holidays or a Sandwich placement during your University or College course we will support your individual needs which in turn supports your study and your advancement within our Company Contact Us Work Experience Work Experience can be offered to suit you. Would you like to gain experience for a few weeks, one day a week – might even form part of your studies? Here at P.D. Hook we pride ourselves on supporting Students to introduce you to a future Career and this is the best way to gain a real sense of the Poultry industry Contact Us PD Hook Academy Discover the PD Hook Academy and learn as you work with our dynamic learning opportunities We set up all of your opportunities for learning and develop your career in house to get more from your learning. Contact Us What the Team Say I sort of fell into the Poultry Industry by accident, I was studying A level Maths, Economics and Accountancy but found it wasn’t for me. I was desperate to do something else, so my dad who worked for Aviagen Turkeys managed to help me secure an ‘As and When’ position in the Grantham Hatchery to keep me going until I decided what I wanted to do. I loved the Hatchery from day one and made the decision to stay and try to progress. I started with P.D. Hook as an Assistant Manager, six months into my time here a Hatchery Manager position became vacant. I felt I had done well up to that point, so expressed my interest with Adrian Rushby. At 23 years old and only 7 months on from leaving Aviagen Turkeys as a Hatchery Operative, PD Hook took a gamble and gave me the Hatchery Managers role. I’m sure there are very few companies out there who would have done the same. My knowledge has grown immensely since I joined the Company just over two years ago. Firstly I was able to see the Affcot Hatchery refurbishment. In those 10 months I was able to work on my weakest area inside the Hatchery, which was the maintenance/engineering side. People management is a skill that has massively improved in my time under Hooks. What I love about my job is you get the freedom and responsibility to run a Hatchery, but you aren’t bound to the office all day. There are plenty of opportunities to go out, get stuck in, and get your hands dirty. The advise I would give to someone is, as long as they are willing to put the hours in, do the early mornings after the late night call outs, get their hands dirty, then go for it! There is nothing more rewarding than working within the Poultry Industry DANIEL ASHLEY P.D. HOOK HATCHERY MANAGER Who We Work With 1 2 3 4 5 ABOUT JOBSOLD RESPONSIBILITY CONTACT SUPPORT Website by 8-digital We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Accept All