Meat Processing Operator – Humane, High-Impact Production

ABP Food Group; Newry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

ABP Food Group Newry site is seeking Abattoir Operatives to work from 7am, Monday to Friday, on site in Newry, UK. This permanent, full-time role requires flexibility to work additional hours to meet customer demand and offers a great working environment.

You will be involved in meat processing with focus on health and safety, animal welfare, cleanliness, and meeting production goals. Training will be provided to develop new skills in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on own initative whilst working as part of a team, striving to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Previous experience in a food production environment is desireable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process cattle in line with health, safety and animal welfare standards.
• Work as part of a team to ensure humane and ethical processing according to welfare regs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Meet production goals and work to complete tasks on time.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure meat products meet food safety standards.
• Learn knife skills and meat processing techniques.
• Follow PPE and safety protocols.
• Undertake duties as required in a safe manner.
• Engage in training and development as required.
• Duties per training/licensing, including evisceration and trimming.
• Maximise yield and minimise waste.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Quality control

Flexible duties

Job description

ABP Food Group Newry site is seeking Abattoir Operatives to work from 7am, Monday to Friday, on site in Newry, UK. This permanent, full-time role requires flexibility to work additional hours to meet customer demand and offers a great working environment.

You will be involved in meat processing with focus on health and safety, animal welfare, cleanliness, and meeting production goals. Training will be provided to develop new skills in a supportive setting.