Experienced Skilled Abattoir Operative

ABP UK Shrewsbury; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in the UK seeks skilled/semi-skilled Abattoir Operatives for its Shrewsbury site. The role involves processing carcasses, adhering to strict quality and safety standards, and requires previous butchery experience. Applicants should have good knife skills or the willingness to learn. Working hours are Monday to Friday, starting at 6 am, with flexibility for additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous butchery experience in a food production environment is essential.
• Willingness to learn knife skills in semi-skilled/ trainee roles.

Responsibilities

• Process carcasses to standard defined for relevant stage in production process.
• Assist with removing and processing of offal and products.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality, HSE, animal welfare, food safety, and hygiene.

Skills

Knife skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Job description

Job Role:
We require skilled/semi skilled Abattoir Operatives to work in our Shrewsbury Site in Shropshire. Working from 6am, Monday to Friday, this role requires flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours when required to meet customer demand in the preparation of a fresh product.



Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Process carcasses to standard defined for relevant stage in production process.
Carry out all activities and roles within the abattoir in line with individual training matrix including rodding, legging , flanking etc.
Process product to customer requirements.
Process Hides in line with specifications and SOP.
Empty bins when required.
Assist with removing and processing of offal and products.
Asssit with the pushing in and out of carcasses within the chillers.
Ensure strict adherence to quality, HSE, animal welfare, food safety, hygiene, ethical, product labelling and handling processes.
Follow traceability process and ensure product and labelling integrity at all times
Drive and deliver necessary processing efficiency through consistent and correct equipment operation.



Knowledge and Experience:
Previous butchery experience in a food production environment is essential.
Ability to demonstrate knife skills for the skilled roles, or willingness to learn in semi-skilled/ trainee roles.



Skills:
Ability to work on own initiative whilst working as part of a team, striving to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction