Abattoir Operative

ABP UK - Yetminster; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Abattoir Operative. The role involves ensuring lambs are slaughtered in accordance with welfare requirements and processing standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, physical fitness, and the ability to work under guidance. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive benefits including a subsidised canteen and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Free parking on site

Permanent contract

Subsidised staff canteen

Training and clear career paths

Group Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to follow detailed operating procedures.
• Demonstrate high levels of animal welfare.
• Must be able to work safely in accordance with health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure carcasses are dressed and trimmed according to specifications.
• Work effectively to meet production deadlines.
• Maintain operational effectiveness of equipment.

Skills

Ability to work under own initiative

Team player

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Good communication skills

Basic understanding of verbal and written English

Job description

ABP UK is part of ABP Food Group, one of Europe’s leading consumer food producers. With over 60 years of experience. ABP has a reputation for quality and innovation. Our food business specialises in supplying and developing award-winning British beef and lamb products for retail, food service and wholesale customers worldwide.

We work across a number of markets to maximise returns for our farmer suppliers and offer efficiency and value for our customers. From the core of our business in consumer food production, we have companies as diverse as pet food manufacturing to renewable energy, giving our colleagues a broad range of opportunities for progression throughout our group.

The role of Abattoir Operative is a key role on the site to ensure that lambs are slaughtered in accordance with animal welfare requirements and ABP processes where operatives are licensed to carry out this task. To ensure that carcasses are dressed and trimmed according to ABP and Customer specifications as directed by the Production Supervisor.

Key Details

• Position: Abattoir Operative
• Based in: ABP - Yetminster
• Hours: Monday to Friday 7.00am to 5.00pm including 2 x 30-minute breaks
• Reporting to: Abattoir Manager
• Benefits:
  • Competitive Salary (On application)
  • Free parking on site
  • Permanent contract
  • Subsidised staff canteen on site offering both hot meals and snacks
  • Prayer Room on site
  • Training and clear career paths
  • Monday to Friday working
  • Group Life Assurance Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure carcasses are dressed and trimmed according to ABP and Customer Specifications as directed by the Production Supervisor
• Ensure work is carried out to the best of operative's abilities to meet production deadline
• Ensure that all parts of the carcass are trimmed to produce optimum production yield while adhering to legislation and company requirements
• Maintain responsibility for operational effectiveness of equipment and machinery and report faults to Supervisor in a timely manner
• Demonstrate high levels of animal welfare
• Work in accordance with SOP's
• Carry out all procedures in a safe manner in accordance with H&S legislation
• Training will be given

Skills

• Able to work under own initiative
• Be a team player
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to follow detailed operating procedures with a high degree of attention to detail. The candidate will follow instructions including those relating to personal health and safety and the wearing of PPE
• General operative tasks require a substantial amount of physical ability, must be physically fit
• Can do attitude with good communication skills and a basic understanding of verbal and written English