Abattoir Operative

4 months ago


Bridge of Allan, United Kingdom ABP UK Full time

ABP in Bridge of Allan are looking for Abattoir Operatives.

As one of the UK's largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people -that's why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress.

ABP has a state state-of -the -art food manufacturing facility based in Perth, helping ABP bring the best beef to some of the nation's biggest supermarkets. We are currently undergoing a significant multi million-pound development program to expand and upgrade the site, so now is an exciting time to come and work here.

We are currently looking to add to our fantastic team in the Abattoir, so if you feel you have what we are looking for please get in touch. Our abattoir team are currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are keen to work in this area. Skilled or unskilled, this is an excellent opportunity to develop and learn new skills within a great working environment, where you will have the opportunity to rotate around a number of different jobs (after training) and become a multi-skilled operative

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**.

You will be responsible for the processing of cattle in accordance with health and safety and animal welfare standards

Duties may include: stunning; flanking, legging, trimming, back saw, hide removal, preparatory trimming.

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

You will be responsible for maximising the yield of the product and minimising waste to ensure production is as efficient as possible.

You will be required to undertake such duties as required in a safe manner

You will also be required to fully engage in all aspects of training and communication.

**Knowledge and Experience**
- work experience in a similar position is beneficial
- experience of working with a knife

**Skills**
- Ambitious and hard working individuals
- Good communication skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Keen and willing to learn