Abattoir Worker

We are seeking a highly skilled Production Operative to join our team in the Lamb section of our manufacturing site in Merthyr Tydfil.

As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for preparing meat products for sale or consumption, working in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and physical stamina to lift and move heavy objects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cut, trim, skin, sort, and wash viscera of slaughtered animals to separate edible portions from offal.
• Clean materials to prepare them for production.
• Process animal carcasses.
• Eviscerate, and trim carcasses of slaughtered animals.
• Trim, clean, or cure animal hides.
• Skin sections of animals or whole animals.
• Remove offal and prep ready for further processing.
• Prepare meat products for sale or consumption.
• Dress carcasses to correct spec.
• Aitch bone hang carcasses.
• Remove feet, ears, and horns.
• Complete general tasks within the abattoir.

Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical stamina to lift and move heavy objects.
• Attention to detail to ensure high-quality products.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with colleagues.

Benefits:

• Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch.
• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation).
• Employee Discount Platform - access to significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Hamper at Christmas for all employees.
• Company Pension.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.
• Long Service Awards - recognition, acknowledgement, and awarding of the dedication and valuable contribution of long-serving employees.
• Bike to Work Scheme - buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax.

Salary: £11.94 per hour.