Production operative

Meatex Ltd; Spalding; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat processing company is seeking experienced Butchers & Trimmers for its Spalding site in the UK. Candidates will work in the Butchery Department, cutting and deboning pork shoulders and legs. The role offers competitive pay, opportunities for voluntary overtime at premium rates, and additional productivity bonuses, allowing for significant weekly wage boosts. Successful candidates will join a supportive team, receiving on-the-job training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted Meat Staff Sales

Life Assurance

Exclusive Employee Discounts

Access to subsidised Staff Canteen

Free Hot Drinks

Qualifications

• Experience in butchery and meat processing is required.
• Willingness to seek training for skill maintenance and updates.

Responsibilities

• Process product according to customer specifications.
• Meet production deadlines while ensuring quality.
• Take responsibility for own work in a team setting.
• Comply with health and safety standards.

Job description

We have exciting opportunities for experienced Butchers & Trimmers to join our team at Pilgrim’s Europe – Spalding site!

Successful candidates will be required to work in our Butchery Department – Cutting, trimming & deboning Pork Shoulders and/or Legs.

Experience is required and more training will be provided on the job – great opportunity to gain career progression.

Key information

• Competitive rate of pay!
• Voluntary Overtime & Weekend hours paid at Premium Rates!
• Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent/Direct
• Shift: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 06:30 – 16:00 including 2 breaks (45 hours)
• Additional Productivity Bonus!*

*In addition to your hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive discretionary productivity bonus once you’re signed off on minimum required task jobs on bonus lines. Depending on your skill level and performance this can be a significant amount boosting your weekly wage!

Other Benefits

• Discounted Meat Staff Sales
• Life Assurance
• Exclusive Employee Discounts to hundreds of High Street Shops, Cinema tickets etc.
• Access to subsidised Staff Canteen serving hot breakfast and lunch
• Free Hot Drinks

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure product is processed according to Customer specifications
• Ensure work is carried out to the best of your abilities to meet production deadlines
• Seek training to maintain skills and remain up to date with best practice
• Work as part of a team and take responsibility for own work
• Comply with Company policies, H&S and Food Safety Standards at all times.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties assigned necessary to meet business needs.

If you want to be part of an amazing team, please apply with your CV today!

The company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.