Abattoir Operative

Location: On site / Longleys Farm
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General Operative
Salary: Negotiable salary

As one of the UK`s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people
-that`s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress.

Our abattoir team are currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are keen to work in this area. Skilled or unskilled, this is an excellent opportunity to develop and learn new skills within a great working environment, where you will have the opportunity to rotate around a number of different jobs (after training) and become a multi‑skilled operative.

Working Hours are Monday to Friday working 6am until finish. Working around 48 hours per week.

• You will be responsible for the processing of cattle in accordance with health and safety and animal welfare standards.
• Duties may include: stunning; flanking, legging, trimming, back saw, hide removal, preparatory trimming.
• You will contribute as part of one team to ensure that cattle are processed in adherence with Animal Welfare Requirements, Food Safety legislation, and customer specification.
• To ensure that production deadlines are met and yields maximised with minimal contamination and wastage.
• To embrace training opportunities and take ownership of your own personal development.
• You will be responsible for maximising the yield of the product and minimising waste to ensure production is as efficient as possible.
• You will be required to undertake such duties as required in a safe manner.
• You will also be required to fully engage in all aspects of training and communication.

• Work experience in a similar position is beneficial.
• Experience of working with a knife.

• Ambitious and hard working individuals.
• Able to use own initiative.
• Keen and willing to learn.

• Permanent, Full Time Contracts of Employment.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Online Benefits Resource.
• 21 days paid holiday per year plus 8 public holidays a year.
• Life Assurance.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Loyalty Reward Scheme.
• Employee Engagement Forum.
• Employee Spotlight Awards.
• Subsidised Canteen.
• Free Car Parking.
• Pension Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Ppe provided.
• Training and Development opportunities.