Poultry Inspection Assistant, Poultry Inspection Assistant

Pilgrim's Europe; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Permanent contract

Career development

Full training

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe MoyPark in Dungannon is seeking a Poultry Inspection Assistant to join our team. This role focuses on identifying unfit meat and removing it from the slaughter line, under the supervision of the Official Veterinarian, to maintain top food safety and hygiene standards.

Permanent role with full training and development opportunities. Work pattern includes early shifts (05:55–17:55) on a rotational basis, with a weekly schedule, offering stable employment in a supportive team

Qualifications

• Reading and writing required.
• Basic numeracy skills.
• Clear communication with team and supervisors.
• Basic food safety understanding.
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Good manual dexterity for handling birds and equipment.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive in using initiative to learn new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Identify and remove unfit birds/meat from the slaughter line.
• Ensure birds/meat carrying disease are removed to safeguard consumer health.
• Monitor hygiene standards within the slaughter operation.
• Prevent contamination and ensure dressing is hygienic.
• Record disease levels in flocks and assist in improving biosecurity.
• Monitor welfare by identifying injuries or abnormalities and ensuring humane handling.
• Uphold food safety, integrity, legality and quality at all times.
• Carry out process control, trimming, and slaughter duties as required.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the role.

Skills

Reading skills

Numeracy

Communication

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Tools

Data entry

Job description

We are currently seeking a Poultry Inspection Assistant to join our team at Pilgrim's Europe- MoyPark, Dungannon. This is an important role responsible for identifying and ensuring that any unfit meat is removed from the slaughter line. You will work under the supervision of the Official Veterinarian to carry out post mortem checks and help maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

Key Information

• Competitive pay
• Permanent, stable employment
• Opportunity to develop within a supportive team environment
• Full training and develop withing a supportive team environment
• Work Pattern:

Working hours are: 05.55am to 17.55pm, rotational, as a part of the Process 1, Team B.

Week 1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun

Week 2: Wed, Thurs

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and remove unfit birds/meat from the slaughter line.
• Ensure all birds/meat carrying disease are removed to safeguard consumer health.
• Monitor hygiene standards within the slaughter operation.
• Prevent contamination and ensure dressing is hygienic.
• Record disease levels in flocks and provide information to assist in improving biosecurity.
• Monitor welfare by identifying injuries or abnormalities and ensuring birds are reared, caught and transported humanely.
• Uphold food safety, integrity, legality and quality at all times.
• Carry out process control, trimming, and slaughter duties as required.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the role.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow Company Health & Safety Procedures.
• Use protective clothing and equipment provided.
• Report all hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Cooperate with management to maintain a safe, healthy working environment.
• Take reasonable care of your own safety and that of others.

Essential

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of food safety.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Good manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work well in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to use initiative and learn new skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Food hygiene qualification.
• Data recording or computer skills.