Abattoir Operative
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Manufacturing / Production
Food Production, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line
Location: On site / Yetminster, Sherborne DT9, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General Operative
Salary: Competitive salary
ABP UK is part of ABP Food Group, one of Europe’s leading consumer food producers. With over 60 - years of experience. ABP has a reputation for quality and innovation. Our food business specialises in supplying and developing award-winning British beef and lamb products for retail, food service and wholesale customers worldwide.
We work across a number of markets to maximise returns for our farmer suppliers and offer efficiency and value for our customers. From the core of our business in consumer food production, we have companies as diverse as pet food manufacturing to renewable energy, giving our colleagues a broad range of opportunities for progression throughout our group.
The role of Abattoir Operative is a key role on the site to ensure that lambs are slaughtered in accordance with animal welfare requirements and ABP processes where operatives are licensed to carry out this task. To ensure that carcasses are dressed and trimmed according to ABP and Customer specifications as directed by the Production Supervisor.
Position:
Based in:
Hours:
Monday to Friday 7.00am to 5.00pm including 2 x 30 minute minute breaks
Reporting to:
Competitive Salary (on application)
Development and clear career paths
Free parking on site
Subsidised staff canteen on site offering both hot meals and snacks
Monday to Friday working
Group Life Assurance Scheme
Employee Assistance Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Cycle to Work Scheme
Car Leasing Discount Scheme
Computer Discount Scheme
Training and Development
Pension Scheme
The Role Involves:
Ensure carcasses are dressed and trimmed according to ABP and Customer specifications as directed by the Production Supervisor.
Ensure work is carried out to the best of operative’s abilities to meet production deadline.
Ensure that all parts of the carcass are trimmed to produce optimum production yield while adhering to legislation and company requirements.
Maintain responsibility for operational effectiveness of equipment and machinery and report faults to supervisor in a timely manner.
Demonstrate high levels of animal welfare.
Work in accordance with SOP’S.
Carry out all procedures in a safe manner in accordance with H&S legislation.
Training will be given.
You have a relentless drive to succeed.
Skills:
Able to work under own initiative.
Be a team player.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to follow detailed operating procedures with a high degree of attention to detail. The candidate will follow instructions including those relating to personal health and safety and the wearing of PPE.
General operative tasks require a substantial amount of physical ability, must be physically fit.
Can do attitude with good communication skills and a basic understanding of verbal and written English.
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