Abattoir Trainee Slaughter Person

TN United Kingdom; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food production is seeking a dedicated Knife Skills Operative to join their team in Bodmin. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for preparing and processing meat products with a focus on quality and safety. This position offers a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and grow within the company. With a commitment to sustainability and animal welfare, you will be part of a team that values responsibility and teamwork. If you have a passion for food and are eager to contribute to a reputable organization, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and commitment to company values are essential.
• Experience in food processing and factory environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process meat products to high standards of quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow safety regulations in the work area.
• Meet production goals and work collaboratively with the team.

Skills

Knife Skills

Good Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Work Ethic

Education

Experience within the Food Industry

Experience within a Factory environment

Job description

Abattoir Trainee Slaughter Person, Bodmin

Client:

Kepak Group

Location:

Bodmin, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

4c89e46d5c94

Job Views:

6

Posted:

04.04.2025

Expiry Date:

19.05.2025

Job Description:

Kepak is one of Europe's leading food producers, seeking a Knife Skills Operative to join our team at our Bodmin site. As a Knife Skills Operative, your role will be essential in ensuring that our meat products are prepared to the highest standards of quality and safety.

As a company, we are proud of our heritage of meat craft and trusted quality, and we believe that sustainability and animal welfare are integral to our business. Our 12 manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK are dedicated to producing innovative and nutritionally valuable food products, all while remaining grounded in our communities and the natural world.

Responsibilities

• Use knives and other equipment to prepare and process meat products according to production specifications, particularly being able to break jaws, trim plucks, and trim a wide range of offal products.
• Ensure that meat products are cut and trimmed to the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Keep work area clean and follow all safety regulations and procedures.
• Meet production goals and work as a team to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Properly store and handle meat products to prevent waste and spoilage.
• Perform quality inspections on meat products to ensure they meet established standards.
• Continuously learn and improve knowledge of knife skills and meat processing techniques.
• The ability to work at height (Training Given).

You will start work at 06:30 in the morning and work until production is finished, Monday to Friday with weekends off. This role offers a full-time contract based on 45 hours per week; any hours worked over the 45 will be paid at time & quarter of your hourly rate. You will have 2 x 30 min breaks per day.

Depending on your experience, you will start on £12.44 per hour, which can increase as you learn and develop, with the top earning potential being £19.44 per hour.

Requirements

Attributes, Skills and Experience Requirements

• Commitment to Company Values: Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility, and Teamwork.
• Passion for Food: at the forefront of day-to-day performance.
• Ambition: to develop self to achieve personal and business goals.
• Responsibility: for positive contribution to business.
• Teamwork: across all levels, departments, and teams, willing to go the extra mile.
• Experience within a Factory environment.
• Extensive understanding of Company’s SOPs and customer specifications.
• Experience within the Food Industry.
• Good Communication.
• Consistent approach and strong work ethic.
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Adaptable to change and production demands.

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