Abattoir Operative

ABP Food Group; Lurgan; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

In-house training

NVQ qualifications

Free car parking

On-site canteen

Employee discount

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

ABP FOOD GROUP is seeking Production Operatives for its Abattoir in Lurgan. Roles are permanent and on-site, with full training provided. The team will work in a fast-paced meat production setting, meeting customer specifications and production deadlines.

Applicants should be able to work as part of a team, show initiative, and have good attendance. Benefits include opportunities for progression and in-house training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food production environment is desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate knife skills or willingness to learn in semi-skilled/trainee roles.
• Good communication and initiative within a team.
• Good attendance and timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring carcasses are dressed and trimmed according to ABP and Customer specifications as directed by the Abattoir Manager/Supervisor.
• Ensuring work is carried out to the best of operative's abilities to meet production deadlines.
• Seeking training to maintain skills and remain up to date with best practice.
• Ensuring that all parts of the carcase are trimmed to produce optimum production yield while adhering to legislation and company requirements.
• Working as part of a team and taking responsibility for own work.
• Carrying out all procedures in a safe manner in accordance with training.
• Always complying with company policy and procedures on safe food handling and hygiene.
• Maintaining responsibility for operational effectiveness of equipment and machinery and report faults to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintaining personal PPE.
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties assigned.

Skills

Knife skills

Willingness to learn

Good communication

Teamwork

Attendance & timekeeping

Job description

Location: On site / 33 Annesborough Ind Est, Lurgan
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General Operative
Salary: Competitive salary

The ABP FOOD GROUP is Europe’s leading agri-food business. Over the last 35 years the Group has grown to become one of the world’s leading agri-food production companies. It’s our commitment to quality and our determination to surpass expectation that’s earned us our market-leading position.

We are currently looking for Production Operatives to join our successful team within the Abattoir. Candidates will be ideally suited to a fast paced food manufacturing environment and able to work as part of a team.

As an Abattoir Operative you will be involved in the production of meat products for leading supermarkets. Full training will be given to all employees with minimum experience to enable them to progress their skills and earnings.

Team Members will be responsible for:

• Ensuring carcasses are dressed and trimmed according to ABP and Customer specifications as directed by the Abattoir Manager/Supervisor
• Ensuring work is carried out to the best of operative's abilities to meet production deadlines
• Seeking training to maintain skills and remain up to date with best practice
• Ensuring that all parts of the carcase are trimmed to produce optimum production yield while adhering to legislation and company requirements
• Working as part of a team and taking responsibility for own work
• Carrying out all procedures in a safe manner in accordance with training
• Always complying with company policy and procedures on safe food handling and hygiene
• Maintaining responsibility for operational effectiveness of equipment and machinery and report faults to supervisor in a timely manner
• Maintaining personal PPE
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties assigned

To become a team member ideally you will have:

• Previous experience in a food production environment is desirable
• The ability to demonstrate knife skills for the skilled roles OR a willingness to learn in semi-skilled/ trainee roles
• Good communication
• The ability to work on own initiative whilst working as part of a team, striving to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction
• Good attendance & timekeeping

Benefits include:

Opportunities for progression

In-house and certified training opportunities

NVQ Qualifications

Free Carparking

On site canteen

Employee discount in local businesses

Staff Loyalty Scheme

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Location: 33 Annesborough Industrial Estate, Lurgan, BT67 9JD