Skilled Slaughterman

Dunbia Group; Hatherleigh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Staff giveaways

Employee referral scheme

Perks at Work

GroceryAid

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff events and activities

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Dunbia West Devon at the Hatherleigh site is seeking a dedicated slaughterman to join their cattle abattoir team. The role involves early morning shifts starting from 6:30 am with pay rate based on experience.

You will carry out skilled slaughtering duties, follow SOPs, and work in a fast-paced production setting while maintaining high standards of health, safety, hygiene and food safety. Suitable transport to the Hatherleigh site is advised.

Qualifications

• Experience as a slaughterman, ideally in a cattle abattoir.
• Physically fit and able to work in a demanding environment.
• Strong knife skills and adherence to welfare standards.
• Team player committed to the company's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Carry out skilled slaughtering duties within the abattoir.
• Follow departmental SOPs.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced production environment in line with operational requirements.
• Work closely with the manager and wider team to achieve departmental targets.
• Promote and maintain high standards of Health, Safety, Hygiene and Food Safety in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.

Skills

Slaughtering

Knife skills

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team at Dunbia West Devon at our Hatherleigh site, working for an established company within the food production industry in our busy cattle abattoir.

All PPE and equipment required for the role will be supplied at no extra cost to you.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, starting from 630am. Pay rate based on experience

• Carry out skilled slaughtering duties within the abattoir
• Follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Work effectively in a fast-paced production environment in line with operational requirements.
• Work closely with the manager and wider team to achieve departmental targets.
• Promote and maintain high standards of Health, Safety, Hygiene and Food Safety in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have previous experience working as a slaughterman (ideally within a cattle abattoir)
• Be physically fit and comfortable working in a physically demanding environment.
• Have strong knife skills
• Be flexible and able to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Good understanding of animal welfare and hygiene requirements
• Work well as part of a team.
• Be committed to working in line with the company's Mission, Vision and Values.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• Staff giveaways
• Employee referral scheme (earn up to £1,250)
• Perks at work
  • Discounted weekly food shop
  • Points towards flights
  • Vouchers to use at 100s of retailers- electronics, home + garden, entertainment, family days out
• GroceryAid
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff events and activities, with opportunities to win prizes for participation
• Long Service Awards

Please note

This role is based at our Hatherleigh site. Candidates should ensure they have suitable transport arrangements to reliably travel to and from the site for the required working hours.

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.