Abattoir Operative

Pilgrim's Europe; Chipping Sodbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Staff sales onsite

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Exclusive Employee Discounts

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe in Westerleigh is recruiting Production Operatives for the Abattoir Department. You will operate equipment and machinery to prepare carcasses for chilling and follow strict food safety training to produce high-quality, safe products.

The role requires a can-do attitude, teamwork, and flexibility to work across multiple areas on a rotating 40-hour schedule. Training will be provided to develop skills and advance within the business.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operating equipment and machinery to prepare carcass for chilling.
• Follow training in food safety to ensure high-quality, food-safe products.
• Ensuring health and safety to create a safe working environment.
• Training in knife safety to minimise risks of injury.
• Completing tasks efficiently to reduce waste and downtime.
• Working as part of a team and sharing knowledge.
• Work across multiple roles and areas within the Abattoir to meet service levels.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Good communication

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Job description

Abattoir Operative

Date: 2026-09-17

Location: Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, GB, BS37 6

Reference ID: Any

Closing Date: 2026-12-16T19:01:59.033

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 want to hear from 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 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 High 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? Join us at Pilgrim's Europe and be part of a team that is shaping the future of food.

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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 want to hear from 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 If you would like further details on this vacancy please call or text the recruitment team on : 07483189696 Passionate about food and eager to make an impact? Join us at Pilgrim's Europe and be part of a team that is shaping the future of food.