Production Operative Trainee | Bodmin

Meatex Trading Ltd.; Cornwall; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Knife Skills Operative, where your expertise in meat processing will shine. This full-time role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring that meat products are prepared to the highest quality and safety standards. With a commitment to sustainability and animal welfare, you will be part of a team that values craftsmanship and community. Enjoy a structured work schedule with weekends off, and the opportunity to increase your earnings as you develop your skills. If you are passionate about quality and teamwork, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in knife skills or meat processing role preferred.
• Ability to follow strict production specifications and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process meat products to meet production specifications.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are maintained during meat preparation.

Skills

Knife Skills

Meat Processing

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Knife Skills or Meat Processing

Tools

Knives and Meat Processing Equipment

Job description

Kepak is one of Europe’s leading food producers, seeking a Knife Skills Operative to join our team at our Bodmin site. As a Knife Skills Operative, your role will be essential in ensuring that our meat products are prepared to the highest standards of quality and safety.

As a company, we are proud of our heritage of meat craft and trusted quality, and we believe that sustainability and animal welfare are integral to our business. Our 12 manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK are dedicated to producing innovative and nutritionally valuable food products, all while remaining grounded in our communities and the natural world.

Responsibilities

1. Use knives and other equipment to prepare and process meat products according to production specifications particularly being able to break jaws, trim pluck’s, and trim a wide range of offal products.
2. Ensure that meat products are cut and trimmed to the highest standards of quality and safety.
3. Keep work area clean and follow all safety regulations and procedures.
4. Meet production goals and work as a team to ensure timely completion of tasks.
5. Properly store and handle meat products to prevent waste and spoilage.
6. Perform quality inspections on meat products to ensure they meet established standards.
7. Continuously learn and improve knowledge of knife skills and meat processing techniques.
8. The ability to work at height (Training Given).

You will start work at 06:30 in the morning and work until production is finished, Monday to Friday with weekends off. This role offers a full-time contract based on 45 hours per week; any hours worked over the 45 will be paid at time & quarter of your hourly rate. You will have 2 x 30 min breaks per day.

Depending on your experience, you will start on £12.44 per hour, this can increase the more you learn and develop, with the top earning potential being £19.44 per hour.

Requirements

1. Previous experience in a knife skills or meat processing role preferred.
2. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production goals.
3. Attention to detail and ability to follow strict production specifications and safety procedures.
4. Flexibility to work different shifts and overtime as needed.
5. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
6. Physical ability to stand for long periods of time, and lift and move heavy items.
7. Excellent communication skills, including fluent English language proficiency.