Loading Bay Operative

Pickstock Telford Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK beef processor is seeking a Loading Bay Operative to join their Telford facility, playing a critical role in moving beef carcasses between production operations. Responsibilities include safely handling carcasses, adhering to hygiene and safety standards, and supporting the wider production team. Candidates should exhibit high physical fitness and have communication and teamwork skills. An opportunity for personal development through training is available in this role.

Qualifications

• High levels of physical fitness due to manual handling requirements.
• Willingness to work in cold environments and follow hygiene procedures.
• Basic knife skills are necessary for task completion.

Responsibilities

• Safely move beef carcasses from production lines to Loading Bay chillers.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene within the loading bay area.
• Support production team to meet daily operational targets.

Skills

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Time management

Team player attitude

Job description

At Pickstock, we’re proud to be a leading UK processor of high-quality, sustainably produced British beef. Based in Telford, our family‑owned business puts high welfare, environmental responsibility and professionalism at the heart of everything we do.

We’re currently seeking a Loading Bay Operative to join our team in a critical position that links two of our most vital operations—the Abattoir and Boning Hall. This is more than just a physical role; it’s an essential part of ensuring seamless production and timely delivery of our high‑quality products.

What You’ll Doing

มือถือ core member of the production flow team, you will:

• Safely move beef carcasses from the slaughterhouse production Spielberg line to the Loading Bay chillersumbnails, using manual handling techniques, or at times, mechanical equipment. Which can include:
• Roping and loading of carcasses
• Hanging carcass quarters
• Splitting of carcasses (requiring saw and knife skills, training provided)
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the loading bay area
• Adhere to all health & safety and food safety procedures, which will include checking carcass temperatures
• Support the wider production team to meet daily operational targets
• Loading carcasses onto refrigerated vehicles, based on customer orders and product specification (training provided), in line with hygiene and safety standards
• Opportunity to develop your skills across 4 butchery levels with full training provided
• Other duties as and when required by the business
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop through the skill levels of the business, with internal training and development.

Essentials

What You’ll Bring

• High levels of physical fitness – this role involves consistent manual handling.
• Willingness to work in cold environments and adhere to strict hygiene procedures.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Previous experience in a meat processing or food production environment.
• Basic knife skills.
• A proactive, dependable approach to teamwork.
• A team‑player attitude with good communication skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Familiarity with health & safety and food safetyètations.

It’s a Bonus If You Have

• Specialist knife skills, and previous experience working on boning saws.
• Experience of loading and unloading animal carcasses.
• PH calibration experience.