Skilled Slaughter Operative

Dawn Meats; England; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in the UK is seeking a Skilled Slaughter Operative for their South Petherwin site. The role involves adhering to animal welfare regulations and ensuring efficient production in a lamb abattoir. Candidates should demonstrate knife skills, be physically fit, and possess a commitment to safety and quality work. A full-time permanent position, this opportunity offers a chance to grow within an established organization.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires demonstrated knife skills and previous experience in a slaughter environment.
• Commitment to quality work and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Involve in the slaughter and processing of sheep in accordance with regulations.
• Ensure production efficiencies by collaborating as part of a team.
• Promote and maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Physically fit

Demonstrated knife skills

Safety conscious

Ability to follow instructions

Flexible approach to work

Job description

Skilled Slaughter Operative

Dawn Meats Group, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7JL

£48,017 per year (estimated)

Permanent • Full time • NEW

This is a great opportunity to join our team at Dunbia Jasper at our South Petherwin site, working for an established company within food production in our lamb abattoir.

Responsibilities

Involvement in the slaughter and following processes of sheep in accordance with animal welfare regulations and guidelines. Ensure production runs efficiently by working as a team. Ensure customer and company specifications are achieved. Promote and maintain Health, Safety and Hygiene standards in accordance with company rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Physically fit, enthusiastic and flexible to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated knife skills.
• Previous experience in a production and slaughter hall environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Safety conscious.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Commitment to quality work and reliability.
• Willingness to gain new skills and experience.
• Ability to work on own initiative while also working as part of a team.