Abattoir Operative

Meatex Ltd; Spalding; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food company is seeking Abattoir Operatives for their Spalding site. The role requires candidates to perform carcass dressing tasks using knives and various equipment. Previous experience in an Abattoir or Butchery environment is essential. The position offers competitive rates of pay and benefits, including voluntary overtime at premium rates, and additional productivity bonuses. Candidates will work Monday to Friday and must comply with health, safety, and food safety standards. Join a team committed to producing high-quality food enjoyed by millions.

Benefits

Discounted Staff Sales

Life Assurance

Exclusive Employee Discounts

Access to subsidised Staff Canteen

Free Hot Drinks

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in Abattoir or Butchery environment with use of knives/equipment is essential.

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, animal welfare, H&S and food safety standards at all times.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties assigned necessary to meet business needs.

Skills

Experience in Abattoir or Butchery environment

Use of knives and equipment

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for Abattoir Operatives to join our Team at Pilgrim’s Europe – Spalding site!

Successful candidates will be required to work in our Abattoir Department, undertaking carcass dressing tasks with use of knives and equipment.

Previous experience working in Abattoir or Butchery environment with use of knives/equipment is essential.

Key information:

• Competitive Rates of Pay!
• Voluntary Overtime & Weekend hours paid at Premium Rates!
• Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent/Direct
• Shift: Monday to Friday
• Additional Productivity Bonus*

*In addition to your hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive discretionary productivity bonus subject to department targets being achieved boosting your weekly wage!

We also offer a range of other benefits which include:

• Discounted 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

In your role you will:

• 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, animal welfare, H&S and food safety standards at all times.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties assigned necessary to meet business needs.

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.

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