Skilled Slaughterman

Dunbia Group; Hatherleigh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Staff giveaways

Employee referral scheme (earn up to £

Perks at work

Discounted weekly food shop

Points towards flights

Vouchers to use at 100s of retailers-

GroceryAid

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff events and activities, with pr i

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Dunbia West Devon in Hatherleigh is offering a full-time role as a slaughterman in our cattle abattoir. Starting early, with pay based on experience, you will join a busy team committed to quality and safety.

You will perform skilled slaughtering duties, follow SOPs, and work with the manager to hit production targets, while upholding animal welfare and hygiene standards. Onsite parking and staff benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Experience as slaughterman, ideally in cattle abattoir.
• Physically fit for demanding work.
• Understanding of animal welfare and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

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 experience

Knife skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

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.