Livestock Lairage Operative

Dunbia; Launceston; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunbia Jaspers is hiring a Lairage Operative to join an established team. Core hours are 1pm to 10pm, Sunday to Thursday, with some flexibility. Starting pay ranges from £12.71 to £12.95 per hour, with opportunities to progress as you gain experience.

Full training will be provided, and you will help with the safe handling and movement of sheep, prioritising animal welfare. This hands-on role requires a proactive attitude, reliability and good attendance; you will work closely with the manager

Qualifications

• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle preferred due to rural location.
• Positive, proactive attitude towards your work and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility around working hours.
• Enthusiastic approach to teamwork.
• Commitment to Dunbia's Mission, Vision and Values.
• Confidence when working with animals.

Responsibilities

• Follow and maintain SOPs, with training to stay up to date.
• Contribute to a fast-paced environment while meeting production needs.
• Work closely with the manager and wider team to achieve departmental targets.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and hygiene.
• Maintain the welfare of animals at all times and uphold high welfare standards.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Attendance

Animal welfare awareness

Job description

Join the established and experienced Lairage team at Dunbia Jaspers as a Lairage Operative. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with the right attitude to become a valued member of the department. Core working hours are 1pm to 10pm, Sunday to Thursday, with some flexibility required. Starting pay range is £12.71-£12.95 with opportunities to progress.

Responsibilities

In this varied, hands-on role, you will use a computer to book in sheep and support their safe handling and movement, always placing animal welfare at the heart of your work. Previous experience is not required, as full training will be provided. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic and an excellent attendance record.

Your role will include:

• Following and maintaining awareness of all departmental Standard Operating Procedures, with training provided to ensure you remain fully up to date with current SOPs.
• Contributing effectively to a fast-paced environment while meeting production needs.
• Working closely with the manager and wider team to achieve departmental targets.
• Promoting and maintaining high standards of health, safety and hygiene in line with company rules and regulations.
• Maintaining the welfare of animals at all times, and upholding high welfare standards.

This list is not exhaustive but provides a general overview of the duties and responsibilities associated with the position.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are preferable, as the site is in a rural location with limited access to public transport.
• A positive, proactive attitude towards your work and colleagues.
• The ability to work effectively and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility around working hours.
• An enthusiastic approach to teamwork.
• A commitment to working in line with the company’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Confidence when working with animals.

INDLP

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position

Dunbia is a true market leader operating globally and our desire to create better food naturally is the driving force behind everything we do.