Carcase Service Officer II

Mlclassification; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading classification services provider in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated member for their Carcase Services Team. The successful candidate will identify, weigh, and classify sheep carcases across multiple sites. No experience is required as full training is provided, although eagerness to learn and a good command of English are important. Benefits include holiday entitlement, pension scheme, and competitive pay that increases with certification. The role involves a typical schedule of 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with optional overtime.

Benefits

31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Company pension scheme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed but advantageous if applicable.
• Willingness to travel if required.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role.

Responsibilities

• Identify, weigh, and classify sheep carcases.
• Record data accurately within specified timescales.
• Abide by industry standards of classification.
• Establish and maintain customer relationships.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Good communication

Eager to learn

Flexible approach to working hours

Reliable team player

English language proficiency

Job description

This is a very important position within the abattoir sector. We provide an independent service in the classification of animal carcases. Experience is not needed as we provide full training and support with the opportunity to achieve a certification license, but experience in the industry is desirable.

We are Meat Livestock Classification Ltd (MLC) and we are looking for someone to join our Carcase Services Team. Once training is completed, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, weighing, and classifying sheep carcases within a busy abattoir. This is a relief role and you will be required to support at 2-3 sites across Hartshorne and Kenilworth.

Key responsibilities

Recording data accurately and within specified timescales

Abiding by industry wide standards of classification (EUROP)

Establishing and maintaining a close working relationship with the customer, paying attention to customer care and the promotion of MLC’s classification service

Completing the required documentation in an accurate and timely manner

Representing the company in a professional manner.

The Company

MLC is the country’s leading independent provider of abattoir authentication and classification services, delivering an unbiased and impartial solution to vendors and buyers.

The Benefits

31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays rising to 33 on length of service)

Company pension scheme with Salary Exchange Contributions

Onsite parking

The Person

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Good communication

Eager to learn as full training available to develop your skills

Flexible approach to working hours

Knowledge of Abattoir Systems

A great team player who is both reliable and flexible

Able to work in a physically demanding role, as required to stand regularly and work at a fast pace

A full driving licence

A good command of English Language both spoken and written

Willing to Travel if required

Previous experience in the meat or livestock industry would be advantageous but not essential. (e.g., as a butcher, farmer or in a slaughterhouse)

Pay from £28,808.42 per year rising to approx. £31,001.78 upon first certification and rising to approx. £31,506.59 after first year completion.

Language

Licence/Certification

Driving Licence (required)

United Kingdom (required)

Schedule

42 hours over 5 days ( typical start 7:30am )

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Overtime

Weekend availability

Work Location: Hartshorne and Kenilworth