Lamb Line Operative

Riverside Recruitment; Wigton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing abattoir near Wigton is seeking experienced Lamb Line Operatives to join their team. This permanent, full-time role involves humane slaughter, skilled butchery, and ensuring quality control, all while adhering to hygiene and food safety standards. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar environment and be physically fit for the demanding nature of the work. The position offers stable, year-round work with opportunities for progression as the business expands.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Paid morning and lunch breaks

Opportunities for progression

Bonus scheme based on performance

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on a lamb line in a slaughterhouse or meat processing facility.
• Physically fit and able to work in a demanding environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Humane and efficient slaughter of lamb in line with regulations.
• Ensuring correct carcass breakdown and quality control.
• Maintaining hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards.
• Working collaboratively with the production team to meet daily targets.

Skills

Knife handling

Skilled butchery

Understanding of animal welfare

Job description

EXPERIENCED LAMB LINE WORKERS | WIGTON AREA
Near Wigton, Cumbria
£15.00 per hour + Bonuses - £40k p/a +
Monday – Friday | 7:00AM – 5:00PM Own transport required due to location
Permanent, Full-Time Role
Riverside Recruitment is proud to be working on behalf of a growing abattoir near Wigton, recently under new ownership and entering a new phase of investment and development. We are recruiting for experienced Lamb Line Operatives to join their expanding team.

Key Responsibilities:
• Humane and efficient slaughter of lamb in line with regulations
• Skilled butchery, knife handling and hide removal
• Ensuring correct carcass breakdown and quality control
• Maintaining hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards
• Working collaboratively with the production team to meet daily targets

Requirements:
• Proven experience working on a lamb line in a slaughterhouse or meat processing facility
• Skilled in knife work and butchery
• Understanding of animal welfare and food safety procedures
• Physically fit and able to work in a demanding environment
• Comfortable with the nature of abattoir work (blood, carcasses, etc.)
• Own transport essential due to rural site location
• Reliable, punctual, and team-focused

What We Offer:
• Stable, year-round work • 28 days holiday
• 50 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 7:00AM – 5:00PM
• 20-minute paid morning break + 30-minute lunch break
• Opportunities for progression as the business continues to grow
• Bonus scheme to be introduced (based on performance, hygiene, and attendance)

If you are interested apply now!