Abattoir Operative

Pilgrims Europe; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Refer a friend scheme

Staff sales onsite

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Discounts at High Street shops

Staff canteen with hot meals

Staff days out

Job summary

Pilgrims Europe is recruiting Production Operatives for the Abattoir Department at our Westerleigh site. We offer role-specific training and opportunities to progress within the business. The role is full-time on a 40-hour week with rotating shifts.

Key responsibilities include operating equipment, following food safety training, and maintaining a safe, efficient production line. Prior experience is beneficial, and we value a can-do attitude and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Can-do attitude and willingness to learn new skills are essential.
• Good communication and ability to work in a team are required.
• Prior experience in food production or abattoir environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and machinery to prepare carcass for chilling.
• Follow food safety training to produce high-quality, safe products.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained for a safe workplace.
• Receive knife safety training to minimise injury risks.
• Work flexibly across multiple roles within the Abattoir to meet service levels.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Good communication

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

We are recruiting for Production Operatives - Abattoir Department to work at our Westerleigh site who are keen to learn new skills, are focused and driven. If you feel that this describes you, we are looking to invest into people, providing role specific training to progress enthusiastic candidates up through the business.

Working Hours: 06:30 – 17:15 and 06:45 – 17:30, 4 x 10 hour working days.

The vacancies are full time on a regular shift pattern across a 40 hour week. Actual times worked may vary slightly due to job rotation on a busy production line.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating equipment and machinery (which could include knife/bladed machinery) to prepare carcass for chilling.
• Follow training in food safety to ensure a high quality, food safe products are produced for our customers.
• Ensuring health and safety to create a safe working environment for self and colleagues.
• Training in knife safety to minimise risks of injury.
• Completing tasks as efficiently as possible to reduce waste and downtime.
• Working as part of a team, demonstrating a positive attitude, and sharing knowledge.
• Work flexibly across multiple roles and areas within the Abattoir to ensure service levels are met.
• Previous experience would be beneficial.

Key Requirements:

• Can-do attitude
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willing to learn new skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Refer a friend scheme
• Staff sales onsite
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Exclusive Employee Discounts to hundreds of Hight Street Shops, Cinema tickets etc.
• Access to subsidised Staff Canteen serving hot breakfast and lunch
• Staff days out, ice cream vans, staff BBQ days and many more

Passionate about food and eager to make an impact?

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