Lairgae Operative
6 months ago
**Lairage Operative - Eye - Suffolk**
**£12.90 per hour**
**8am till 6pm**
**Monday to Friday**
With a family tradition in butchery stretching back more than 200 years, and with a passion for provenance and quality, CK Meats is an award-winning British pork producer in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. It is now part of the wider CPC Foods Group and international food company Tönnies.
We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking **Lairage Operative** to join our team.
**Role responsibilities**:
- Assisting with the unloading and loading of livestock vehicles
- Ensuring the welfare of animals within the lairage area, including providing feed and water as necessary
- Move livestock to secure holding pens causing mínimal stress
- Keep the abattoir serviced with livestock
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment, including the removal of animal waste and the cleaning of equipment and facilities
- Operating machinery and equipment as required
- Communicating effectively with colleagues and management to ensure the smooth running of the lairage area
- Adhering to health and safety regulations at all times
**Skills and experience required**:
- Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work shifts and weekends if required
- Ability to adhere to strict health and safety regulations
**What we can offer you**:
- £12.90 per hour
- 8am till 6pm, Monday to Friday with 2 x 30-minute un-paid breaks per day. (45 hours per week)
- Access to GroceryAid providing emotional, practical and financial support
- Benefits and recognition hub - including amazing colleague discounts
£12.90 per hour