Lairage Operative

ABP UK; Bridge of Allan; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ABP UK is seeking a Lairage Operative at our Bridge of Allan site. You will assist with booking in cattle and sheep, support their safe handling, and maintain welfare standards in a busy lairage environment.

Hours are Monday to Friday, starting at 6am with around 48 hours per week. The role suits a proactive individual with good teamwork, communication, and computer skills, with training to develop new capabilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Previous animal handling or farm work experience would be beneficial.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload cattle and sheep off trucks into the lairage.
• Look after the cattle and sheep while they are in the lairage.
• Move cattle from the lairage pens into the race, check ear tags.
• Clean lairage pens on a daily basis.
• Scan cattle and sheep to the computer to book them in and check passports.
• Adhere to training and safe working procedures while contributing to a safe environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Animal handling

Safety awareness

Job description

As one of the UK`s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people -that`s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress.

Our experienced Lairage team are currently seeking a keen, motivated and enthusiastic individual to come and join us as a Lairage Operative, This is an excellent opportunity to develop and learn new skills within a great working environment. In this varied, hands-on role, you will use a computer to book in cattle and sheep and support their safe handling and movement, whilst always maintaining high welfare standards

Working Hours are Monday to Friday working 6am until finish. Working around 48 hours per week.

Key roles:

• Load and unload cattle and sheep off trucks into the Lairage
• To look after the cattle and sheep while they are in the lairage
• Move cattle from the lairage pens into the race, check ear tags etc
• Clean lairage pens out on a daily basis
• Scan in cattle and sheep to the computer to book them in and check passports
• To work as part of the team and ensure excellent communication across the department
• To ensure all tasks performed are as per training given and following safe working procedures
• To work to agreed training plan, bringing any skill shortfalls/difficulties to the attention of the Lairage Supervisor
• Maintaining the welfare of animals at all times, and upholding high welfare standards and comply with the certificate of competence and any other safe working procedure
• Ensure understanding of expected standards and targets before commencing any task. .
• To ensure that where PPE is provided for any of the above tasks, that it is correctly worn/used, maintained and any defects reported to the relevant key colleagues.
• To have a flexible approach to workloads/hours to ensure agreed throughput and yield targets are met.
• To report any problems regarding equipment/machinery to management.
• To adhere to current legislation and Company hygiene policies with regards to safe food production and hygiene at all times
• To carry out all assigned tasks in accordance with company policies and procedures, particularly with regard to Health and Safety and Food Safety at all times
• Any other duties as required

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar type of role and be suited to working in a fast paced environment. Previous animal handling or farm work experience would be beneficial.

What we are looking for:

• A positive, proactive attitude
• Good interpersonal and communictaion skills
• The ability to work effectively and meet deadlines.
• A reliable, hardworking approach.
• An enthusiastic approach to teamwork.
• Ability to multi task
• Good computer literacy.
• Confidence when working with animals.