Slaughter Operatives

Uniting Holding; Eye; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Grocery Aid

Discounts

Job summary

C&K Meats in Suffolk is hiring Slaughter Operatives to join our busy meat processing team. This role involves humane handling and slaughter of pigs in a fast-paced environment, in line with welfare, hygiene and safety standards.

You will work Monday to Friday, 07:00–17:00, with overtime paid after 45 hours. Salary ranges from £13.64 to £18.32 per hour depending on skills and experience, with 28 days holiday and access to support services.

Qualifications

• Slaughter experience with pigs required.
• Excellent communication skills with a diverse workforce and stakeholders.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Carry out humane slaughter of pigs in accordance with welfare regulations.
• Operate slaughter and processing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to hygiene and food safety standards.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment.
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet production targets.
• Report any issues or welfare concerns immediately.

Skills

Slaughter experience

Communication skills

English language

Cold environment

Job description

Slaughter Operatives

Pay : £13.64 - £18.32 dependant on skills and experience

Shift Pattern: Monday To Friday

07:00 to 17:00 (2 x half hour unpaid breaks)

Skilled visa sponsorship is not available.

With a family tradition in butchery stretching back more than 30 years and a passion for provenance and quality, C&K Meats is an award-winning British pork producer in the heart of Suffolk countryside. We are now proudly part of the wider CPC Foods Group and International food company Premium Food Group

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Slaughter Operative to join our busy meat processing team. This role involves working within a fast-paced slaughterhouse environment, ensuring the humane handling and processing of pigs in line with food safety, animal welfare, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out humane slaughter of pigs in accordance with welfare regulations

• Operate slaughter and processing equipment safely and efficiently

• Adhere strictly to hygiene and food safety standards

• Follow all Health & Safety procedures at all times

• Maintain a clean and organised working environment

• Work effectively as part of a team to meet production targets

• Report any issues, equipment faults, or welfare concerns immediately

Skills and Qualifications

• Slaughter experience with Pigs is required for our Skilled rates

• Excellent Communication skills as you will be dealing with a diverse workforce as well as communicating with Senior Stakeholders

• A very good understanding of verbal and written English.

• Ability to work in a cold environment

What we can offer you:

• Slaughter Operatives up to £18.32 per hour

• Overtime will be paid for any hours worked over 45 hours per week at time and a half

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays

• Access to Grocery Aid providing emotional, practical and financial support

• Benefits and recognition hub - including amazing colleague discounts