Lairage Operative

Dubizzle Limited; Portlethen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized meat producer located in Portlethen, Scotland is seeking a dedicated individual to manage livestock welfare. Duties include caring for livestock, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with animal welfare standards. Ideal candidates should have animal welfare training, good communication skills, and preferably an agricultural background. This full-time role offers a structured working pattern from Monday to Friday with competitive benefits and the opportunity for career development.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Performance Bonus opportunity

Overtime pay

25% Discount in Butcher Shop

Employee Discount Platform

Refer a Friend Scheme

Free Car Parking

Subsidised Canteen

Long Service Awards

Bike to Work Scheme

Training and Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Training in animal welfare is essential for this role.
• Good English communication skills required.
• An agricultural background would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Care for the welfare of livestock in the holding areas.
• Maintain accurate records of livestock arrivals.
• Notify manager of any animal welfare issues.

Skills

Animal welfare training

Good communication skills

Ability to work under own initiative

Job description

Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

Role Purpose

Care for the welfare of livestock in the holding areas.

Role Requirements

• Always maintain Animal Welfare
• Unload livestock
• Locate/transfer livestock into designated holding areas
• Maintain accurate records of livestock arrivals
• Notify manager of any animal welfare issues or documentation discrepancies
• Maintain and safely operate tools and equipment
• Deal with animal waste in accordance with processes
• Complete duties within the required timescale
• Work in accordance with animal welfare requirements.
• Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 6am start, average of 40hrs/week

• Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork
• Passion for Food at forefront of day‑to‑day performance
• Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
• Responsibility for positive contribution to business
• Team Work across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile
• Animal welfare training essential
• Good communication skills, English speaking required
• Ability to work under own initiative and respond to welfare issues
• Commitment to good practice and quality products
• Agricultural background would be an advantage

• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation).
• Opportunity to earn a Performance Bonus.
• Pay Grading system- offering the chance to increase your earnings as you advance in your role.
• Overtime rate of time and a half applies when you work over 44 hours/week.
• 25% Discount in our Butcher Shop.
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
• Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees.
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Training and Development - we are committed to helping you grow in your career, from structured onboarding, regular training (online and in‑person), and clear paths for career progression.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.