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Despatch Operatives Yetminster - (OTE £15.75 P/H!)

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South Somerset

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GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking Despatch Operatives, Packing Operatives, and Abattoir Operatives for a full-time position in Yeovil. Ideal candidates will receive full training regardless of experience and work within a supportive team handling raw meat products. The role offers excellent earning potential with pay rates starting at £12.21 per hour and a weekly performance bonus, along with consistent Monday to Friday hours and various workplace benefits.

Benefits

Free on-site parking
Subsidised staff canteen
28 days paid annual leave
Pension contributions

Qualifications

  • No experience required; full training provided.
  • Ability to handle raw meat products is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Work within the meat production industry.
  • Manage raw meat handling in a fast-paced environment.
Job description

Despatch Operatives, Packing Operatives & Abattoir Operatives – Full Time

We are recruiting for a variety of roles with a well-established employer in the Yeovil / Yetminster (DT9) area. Whether you are experienced or completely new to the industry, full training is provided across all positions.

Available Positions
  • Packing Operatives
  • Unskilled Butchers
  • Abattoir Operatives
  • Despatch Operative
Location

Yetminster – Somerset – DT9

Role Overview

These roles involve working within the meat production industry, where all staff will be required to handle raw meat products. You will be joining a fast‑paced, supportive environment with excellent opportunities to boost your earnings. This site offers a weekly performance bonus (piece rate), offering fantastic earning potential – with on‑target earnings of up to £15.75 per hour across a 48‑hour week.

Pay Rates
  • Packing Operative: £12.21 + weekly bonus
  • Unskilled Butcher: £12.21 + weekly bonus
  • Abattoir Operative: £12.67 + weekly bonus
  • Despatch Operative: £12.21 + weekly bonus
Working Hours

Monday – Friday

  • Packing Operative: 06:30 – 17:00
  • Unskilled Butcher: 06:30 – 17:00
  • Abattoir Operative: 07:00 – 17:00

Rotational rest days included.

Workplace Benefits
  • Free on‑site parking
  • Subsidised staff canteen (hot meals & snacks available)
  • Prayer room on site
  • Consistent Monday‑Friday working schedule
Additional Agency Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Online payslips
  • 28 days paid annual leave (pro‑rata, including statutory)
  • Pension contributions
  • Long‑term, short‑term, weekend and odd‑day shifts available
  • Flexible shift patterns
  • Potential permanent positions following successful trial
  • Ongoing assignments throughout 2025/2026
  • Hourly rate not age‑dependent

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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