Abattoir Operative

The Butchers Recruiter; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A meat processing company in Gloucester is seeking Abattoir Operatives to join their team. This full-time role offers a stable work schedule from Monday to Friday, with daytime shifts. Responsibilities include cutting, trimming, processing tasks, and supporting the meat production process while ensuring food quality and safety. Candidates should have previous experience in a similar environment and be comfortable with physical work in a chilled setting. Opportunities for on-the-job training and skills premiums are available.

Benefits

Full‑time stability with consistent daytime shifts

On‑the‑job training

Skills premiums linked to tasks and throughput

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an abattoir or red‑meat processing environment.
• Knife handling or cutting/trimming experience.
• Comfortable with physical, fast‑paced work in a chilled setting.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out key cutting, trimming and processing tasks within the slaughter hall.
• Supporting the full meat production process to maintain workflow.
• Maintaining food quality and compliance across all tasks.

Skills

Knife handling

Physical endurance

Teamwork

Job description

A well-established red meat processing group is looking for Abattoir Operatives to join the team. You'll be right at the heart of a fast‑paced operation that keeps high‑quality meat production moving. If you want a role where your skill, precision and consistency genuinely make an impact, this is it.

What's in it for you

• Full‑time stability with Monday‑Friday working
• Consistent daytime shifts — no rotating patterns
• On‑the‑job training to build and refine your technical capabilities
• Skills premiums linked to tasks and throughput
• A long‑term opportunity within a respected processing environment

What you'll be getting stuck into as an Abattoir Operative

• Carrying out key cutting, trimming and processing tasks within the slaughter hall
• Supporting the full meat production process to maintain workflow
• Working safely and hygienically in a chilled environment
• Maintaining food quality and compliance across all tasks
• Following procedures and codes of practice to meet regulatory standards
• Contributing to team throughput and overall site efficiency

What you'll bring to the table as an Abattoir Operative

• Previous experience in an abattoir or red‑meat processing environment
• Knife handling or cutting/trimming experience
• WATOK CoC licence (any category) advantageous
• Comfortable with physical, fast‑paced work in a chilled setting
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Working hours: Monday-Friday, start times 07:00‑07:30 & finish times 16:00.

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