Lairage Operative

UNAVAILABLE; Granville; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A position has opened for an animal handler in Granville. The successful candidate will manage the unloading and storage of cattle and sheep in line with best animal welfare practices. Candidates must possess GCSE Maths and English, have significant animal handling experience, and demonstrate strong initiative and teamwork skills. The role operates on a Monday to Friday day shift and offers several employee benefits, such as enhanced holiday entitlement and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Free on-site car parking

Subsidised canteen

Pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Discounted staff shop

Phone and car insurance perks

Free health surveillance

Ongoing training and progression opportunities

Seasonal free meat giveaways

Refer a friend scheme

Death in service scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cattle and sheep handling is essential.
• Knowledge of animal welfare best practices.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Unloading and transferring animals to holding pens prior to slaughter.
• Reading ear tags and allocating kill numbers.
• Maintaining health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Animal handling experience

IT Skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving and storing cattle and sheep in accordance with animal welfare best practice guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Role

• Unloading and transferring animals to holding pens prior to slaughter;
• Reading ear tags and allocating kill numbers;
• Checking permits and carrying out FCI and transport audits;
• Ensuring permits and information are correctly entered into the system;
• Assisting with the daily cleaning schedule in Lairage;
• Maintaining health, safety, and hygiene standards in accordance with company rules and regulations.

Qualifications

The Person

• Possess GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent);
• Previous experience in cattle and sheep handling is essential;
• Knowledge of animal welfare best practices;
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team;
• IT Skills essential

Benefits

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Free on-site car parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Discounted staff shop
• Phone and car insurance perks
• Free health surveillance
• Ongoing training and progression opportunities
• Employee engagement activities
• Seasonal free meat giveaways
• Refer a friend scheme
• Death in service scheme

This position operates on a Monday to Friday day shift basis.

No sponsorship is available for overseas applicants for this position.

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