Abattoir Operatives

ABP is one of Europe's leading privately owned food processors. The group operates across many businesses, spanning Ireland, the UK and Continental Europe and consist of 4 separate divisions; ABP Beef, ABP Proteins, ABP Renewables and ABP Pet Foods. ABP have recently acquired Janan Meat Ltd which is one of Europe's leading providers of British quality lamb and mutton who supply to customers across the UK, EU, Canada UAE, Middle East and beyond.

We are currently recruiting for Operatives to work in our Abattoir. Previous experience working in an abattoir would be advantageous but is not essential as full training will be given.

As an Abattoir Operative you will ensure that lambs are slaughtered in accordance with animal welfare requirements and ABP processes where operatives are licensed to carry out this task, whilst ensuring that carcasses are dressed and trimmed according to ABP and Customer specifications as directed by the Abattoir Supervisor/Manager. You will also ensure that work is completed to production deadlines and in accordance with food safety regulations and any other legislation in force and relevant at the time whilst adhering to and upholding all health and safety guidelines and working in accordance with food hygiene regulations and Company policies and procedures.

This role requires flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours when required to meet customer demand in the preparation of a fresh product.

You will also be required to adhere to and uphold all health and safety guidelines and work in accordance with food hygiene regulations and Company policies and procedures.

**Duties include**:
Cut, trim and prepare lamb material to standard defined for relevant stage in production process eg saw/split carcasses, prepare specific meat cuts.
Remove bones and cut meat to customer requirements
Ensure strict adherence to quality, HSE, animal welfare, food safety, hygiene, ethical, product labelling and handling processes.
Follow traceability process and ensure product and labelling integrity at all time
Drive and deliver necessary processing efficiency through consistent and correct equipment operation

**Benefits**:

- Immediate start
- Free car parking
- Weekly pay
- Permanent Full-Time work
- PPE (Personal protective equipment) provided
- Free tea and coffee
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Pension Scheme

Hours of work 05:30 am start until finish.

**Salary**: £353.00-£675.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location