Abattoir Operative

Posted 2 hours 26 minutes ago by Hollybank Trustees Ltd

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Stirlingshire, Stirling, United Kingdom, FK7 0
Job Description

Location: On site / Longleys Farm job type: Permanent / Full-time Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing General Operative Salary: Competitive salary

ABP in Bridge of Allan are currently looking for Skilled Abattoir Operatives to come and join our fantastic team.

As one of the UK's largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people - that's why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress.

Our abattoir team are currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are keen to work in this area. Skilled or unskilled, this is an excellent opportunity to develop and learn new skills within a great working environment, where you will have the opportunity to rotate around a number of different jobs (after training) and become a multi skilled operative.

Working Hours are Monday to Friday, working 6am until finish. Working around 48 hours per week.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Process cattle in accordance with health and safety and animal welfare standards.
  • Stun, flanking, legging, trimming, back saw, hide removal, and preparatory trimming.
  • Contribute as part of one team to ensure that cattle are processed in adherence with Animal Welfare Requirements, Food Safety legislation, and customer specification.
  • Ensure that production deadlines are met and yields maximised with minimal contamination and wastage.
  • Embrace training opportunities and take ownership of your own personal development.
  • Maximise the yield of the product and minimise waste to ensure production is as efficient as possible.
  • Undertake such duties as required in a safe manner.
  • Fully engage in all aspects of training and communication.
Knowledge and Experience:
  • Work experience in a similar position is beneficial.
  • Experience of working with a knife.
Skills:
  • Ambitious and hard working individuals.
  • Able to use own initiative.
  • Keen and willing to learn.
Benefits to working here:
  • Permanent, Full Time Contracts of Employment
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Online Benefits Resource
  • 21 days paid holiday per year plus 8 public holidays a year
  • Life Assurance
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Loyalty Reward Scheme
  • Employee Engagement Forum
  • Employee Spotlight Awards
  • Subsidised Canteen
  • Free Car Parking
  • Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • PPE provided
  • Training and Development opportunities