Abattoir Operator — Slaughter & Lean Production Pro

Kepak Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

31 days leave

Pension Scheme

Death in Service

Refer a Friend

On-site Parking

Canteen

Cycle to Work

EV Scheme

Long Service Awards

Gym Discounts

Training & Development

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Kepak Group in Scotland is seeking experienced Abattoir Operatives to join our high-volume production team. You will slaughter, dress and prepare carcasses and offal, ensuring quality and safety standards.

You will work within Lean Manufacturing processes, support daily targets and maintain a clean, safe work area in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have significant slaughter experience, strong English communication, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Competence and significant experience in slaughter and/or knife skills.
• Experience in high-volume meat processing preferred.
• Able to work in warm environment.
• Manual handling ability and awareness.
• Fluent English, able to communicate with multi-nationals.

Responsibilities

• Perform slaughter, dressing, and preparation of carcasses and edible offal at line speed.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing processes and adopt new methods.
• Complete assigned tasks to meet daily targets.
• Ensure product quality and report issues to Line Supervisor.
• Be familiar with daily production plan and set up the line.
• Perform prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed.
• Maintain knowledge of SOPs and yields.
• Comply with quality specs and health and safety rules.
• Report breakages or equipment issues immediately.
• Assist with investigations for accidents or near misses.
• Minimise waste and store tools securely.
• Participate in training and any other duties as required.

Skills

Slaughter experience

Knife skills

Team player

Fluent English

Job description

Kepak Group in Scotland is seeking experienced Abattoir Operatives to join our high-volume production team. You will slaughter, dress and prepare carcasses and offal, ensuring quality and safety standards.

You will work within Lean Manufacturing processes, support daily targets and maintain a clean, safe work area in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have significant slaughter experience, strong English communication, and a collaborative mindset.