Cattle Abattoir Slaughter Specialist

careers-dunbia; West Devon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Staff giveaways

Employee referral scheme (earn up to £

Perks at work

Discounted weekly food shop

Points towards flights

Vouchers for retailers

GroceryAid

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff events and activities

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Dunbia West Devon is seeking an experienced slaughter operative at our Hatherleigh site in the West Devon area. This full-time role starts from 6:30am, Monday to Friday, with pay based on experience. PPE and all equipment are supplied at no extra cost.

The role is based in a cattle abattoir, requiring dedication and reliability. The ideal candidate will have slaughtering experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining animal welfare and

Qualifications

• Experience of slaughtering in a cattle abattoir is preferred.
• High knife-handling proficiency and precision.
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Reliable, with good teamwork and communication.
• Understanding of animal welfare and hygiene requirements.
• Willingness to work early shifts and follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out skilled slaughtering duties within the abattoir.
• Follow departmental SOPs and quality standards.
• Work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Collaborate with manager and team to meet targets.
• Maintain high Health, Safety, Hygiene and Food Safety standards.
• Keep the working area clean, safe and organised.

Skills

Slaughtering experience

Knife skills

Physical fitness

Team player

Job description

Dunbia West Devon is seeking an experienced slaughter operative at our Hatherleigh site in the West Devon area. This full-time role starts from 6:30am, Monday to Friday, with pay based on experience. PPE and all equipment are supplied at no extra cost.

The role is based in a cattle abattoir, requiring dedication and reliability. The ideal candidate will have slaughtering experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining animal welfare and