Slaughter Hall Operative

UNAVAILABLE; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Staff events and activities

Employee referral scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Death in service scheme

GroceryAid

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Dunbia West Devon at the Hatherleigh site is offering a full-time role in our cattle abattoir, with full training provided and PPE supplied at no extra cost. The position starts at 7:00am, with a pay range of £12.71 - £14.03 per hour.

No prior experience is required as you will perform a variety of roles, follow SOPs and work closely with the manager and team to meet production targets while maintaining high health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Be physically fit and comfortable working in a physically demanding environment.
• Be enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Be flexible and able to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards work and colleagues.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Be reliable, hardworking and punctual.
• Be able to work effectively to meet deadlines and production requirements.
• Be flexible with working hours when required.
• Be committed to working in line with the company's Mission, Vision and Values.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of roles within the cattle 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

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Reliable

Punctual

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

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.

No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided.

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 at 7:00am, with a pay range of £12.71 - £14.03 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of roles within the cattle 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.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be physically fit and comfortable working in a physically demanding environment.
• Be enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Be flexible and able to work effectively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards work and colleagues.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Be reliable, hardworking and punctual.
• Be able to work effectively to meet deadlines and production requirements.
• Be flexible with working hours when required.
• Be committed to working in line with the company's Mission, Vision and Values.

Benefits

• Free parking
• Staff giveaways
• Staff events and activities, with opportunities to win prizes for participation
• Employee referral scheme
• Service Awards
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in service scheme
• GroceryAid
• Employee Assistance Programme

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.