Production operative

ABP UK; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

ABP UK is seeking a Production Operative for their Sturminster Newton site. The role involves processing cattle, ensuring adherence to animal welfare and food safety regulations. Applicants should be enthusiastic, able to work in a team, and maintain operational standards in a safe manner. The position offers regular hours, ongoing training, and employee benefits.

Benefits

Life insurance scheme

Ongoing training provided

Free onsite parking

Discounted meat sales

Service & Recognition awards

Free fruits & hot drinks

Qualifications

• Ability to follow safety and hygiene regulations.
• Willingness to seek training and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Dress and trim carcasses to specifications.
• Meet production deadlines adhering to quality and safety standards.
• Maintain hygiene and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Attention to Detail

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Role Definition:

We have an amazing opportunity for an Abattoir Operative role, and we are looking to welcome an enthusiastic person to join our ABP Sturminster team!

ABP Sturminster has the advantage of being a small site but part of a large and reputed company.

Reporting to the Production Manager you will ensure that cattle are processed in accordance with animal welfare requirements and ABP processes where operatives are licensed to carry out this task.

To ensure that carcasses are dressed and trimmed according to ABP and Customer specifications as directed by the Production Supervisor.

To ensure that work is completed to production deadlines and in accordance with food safety regulations and any other legislation in force and relevant at the time.

Working hours will be Monday to Friday, 6am until finish with a permanent contract.

Permanent position Life insurance scheme Staff celebrations

Employee Assistance Portal Ongoing training provided Free fruits & hot drinks

Monday-Friday position Free onsite parking Discounted meat sales Service & Recognition awards

Key responsibilities:

- Ensure carcasses are dressed and trimmed according to ABP and Customer specifications as directed by the Production Supervisor

- Ensure work is carried out to the best of operative's abilities to meet production deadlines

- Seek training to maintain skills and remain up to date with best practice

- Ensure dressing and trimming done following company procedures to produce optimum production yield while adhering to legislation and company requirements - Work as part of a team and take responsibility for own work

- Carry out all procedures in a safe manner in accordance with training

- Comply with company policy and procedures on safe food handling & hygiene at all times

- Maintain responsibility for operational effectiveness of equipment and machinery and report faults to supervisor in a timely manner

- Adhere to PPE use and requirements

- General housekeeping part of the duties in the factory

- Carry out any other reasonable duties assigned