Poultry Cutter

Tennial Personnel Ltd; Claydon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennial Personnel are currently recruiting a reliable Poultry Cutter for a busy poultry factory in Claydon on an ongoing temporary basis. The role involves cutting and preparing chicken products in a fast-paced production environment, ensuring products meet quality and hygiene standards.

The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, with hours of 9:30 AM until finish on Mondays and 7:15 AM until finish Tuesday to Friday, and all shifts finishing no later than 6:00 PM.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are essential for this role.
• Experience in poultry processing, meat cutting or food manufacturing would be advantageous.
• Full training will be provided where required.

Responsibilities

• Cut and prepare chicken products to production requirements and company standards.
• Use knives and cutting equipment safely and effectively following training and procedures.
• Ensure products meet quality and hygiene standards.
• Work efficiently to meet daily production targets and deadlines.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and workplace safety.
• Follow food safety procedures when handling raw poultry.
• Wear PPE throughout the shift.
• Keep workstation clean and organized.
• Identify and report quality issues or safety concerns.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth production operations.
• Perform repetitive manual tasks and stand for extended periods.
• Support wider production team with additional duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Pace and accuracy

Food hygiene

Reliability and punctuality

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Tennial Personnel are currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking Poultry Cutter to join our client's team at a poultry factory based in Claydon on an ongoing temporary basis. The role will involve cutting and preparing chicken products within a busy poultry processing environment, ensuring all products are handled efficiently and meet the required quality and hygiene standards.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a chilled production environment and carrying out repetitive, hands‑on tasks throughout the shift. This is a physically demanding position requiring good manual dexterity, attention to detail and the ability to work at pace. Previous experience in poultry processing, food production, butchery or meat cutting would be advantageous, although candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn will also be considered.

The successful candidate must be reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety. This is an ongoing temporary position working Monday to Friday, with hours of 9:30 AM until finish on Mondays and 7:15 AM until finish from Tuesday to Friday. All shifts will finish no later than 6:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Cutting and preparing chicken products in accordance with production requirements and company standards.
• Using knives and cutting equipment safely and effectively, following all relevant training and procedures.
• Ensuring chicken products meet required quality and hygiene standards.
• Working efficiently to meet daily production targets and deadlines.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and workplace safety.
• Following procedures relating to food safety and the handling of raw poultry.
• Wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the shift.
• Maintaining a clean and organised workstation.
• Identifying and reporting product quality issues, equipment faults or health and safety concerns.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth production operations.
• Carrying out repetitive manual tasks and standing for extended periods.
• Supporting the wider production team with additional duties as required.

Skills Required

• Good attention to detail when cutting and preparing chicken products.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work at pace while maintaining accuracy and product quality.
• Ability to work in a chilled food production environment.
• Strong commitment to food hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety procedures.
• Reliable and punctual, with a positive attitude towards work.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake training and follow established cutting and production procedures.

Qualifications Required

• No formal qualifications are essential for this role.
• Previous experience in poultry processing, meat cutting, butchery or food manufacturing would be advantageous.
• Experience using knives or cutting equipment in a production environment would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and food safety procedures would be an advantage.
• Full training will be provided where required, including relevant health and safety and hygiene procedures.

Keywords

• Poultry
• Production