Abattoir Operative

Our abattoir team are currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are keen to carve a career within abattoir operations.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop and learn new skills within a highly regulated environment; where you will have the opportunity to rotate around a number of different jobs (after training) and become a multi-skilled operative.

Reporting to the Abattoir Manager, the main duties and responsibilities are:

• You will be responsible for the processing of cattle in accordance with individual training and licensing as applicable

Duties may include:
Hide removal, preparatory trimming, hip-hanging, offal packing, or the processing of tripe.

• You will contribute as part of one team to ensure that cattle are processed in adherence with Animal Welfare Requirements, Food Safety legislation, and customer specification
• To ensure that production deadlines are met and yields maximised with mínimal contamination and wastage
• To embrace training opportunities and take ownership of your own personal development

Hours of work are Monday to Friday; 06.00 to finish.

Paid on a piece rate bonus scheme minimum fall back rate is £11.50 for new starters on semi-skilled roles, up to £14.50 PLUS piece rate hourly bonus.

Please contact us for more information and to book a tour of the factory.

• Previous knife handling skills would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.
• A counterbalance forklift licence would be advantageous for certain roles but not essential

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