Abattoir Operative

Location: On site / Langport TA10, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing General Operative
Salary: Competitive salary

ABP Food Group is a food business that specialises in the supply and development, producing award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale. Our core business - ABP Beef - is supported by its renewable, pet food and protein divisions, which combine to ensure the value of by-products is maximized and the environmental impact of our business and customers is minimized. At every stage of the process, from farm to fork, we pride ourselves in upholding the highest standards of animal welfare, safety and hygiene, as well as ensuring full traceability in our final product. Our company was founded over 60 years ago. Since then, through years of consistent commercial success, we've developed a worldwide reputation for quality and innovation. ABP Langport is part of the ABP UK division within the ABP Food Group aiming to provide quality beef to thousands of customers across the world.

Here at ABP Langport, located in Southwest Somerset (TA10 9HG), we are currently recruiting for the ideal candidate to join our Abattoir Team as an Abattoir Operative.

Transport required due to our rural location. Please check your travel options before applying.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure cattle are slaughtered in accordance with animal welfare requirements and ABP processes where operatives are licenced to carry out this task.
• Ensure carcasses are dressed and trimmed according to ABP and Customer specifications as directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure work is completed to production deadlines and in accordance with food safety regulations and any other legislation in force and relevant at the time.
• Carry out all procedures in a safe manner in accordance with training.
• Comply with company policy and procedures on safe food handling and hygiene at all times.
• Maintain responsibility for operational effectiveness of equipment and machinery and report faults to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain personal PPE.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties assigned.

Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed operating procedures with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Willingness to follow instructions including those relating to personal health and safety and the wearing of PPE.
• Level 2 Food Safety training is required.
• General operative tasks require a substantial amount of physical ability.

Schedule

• Day
• Monday to Friday
• 6.30am - Finish

Benefits

• Rate: Piece Rate
• Permanent Roles
• Subsidised Canteen
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension
• Employee of the Month Reward Scheme
• Summer and Christmas Parties
• Additional Employee Incentive, Welfare Support

ABP Values

Trust & Respect: We take care of each other by creating an inclusive working environment. We listen actively and respect the views of others. We maintain the highest safety standards possible.

Know the Purpose: We know our role in the business and how it helps us and others to succeed.

Own It: Taking ownership for all we do, think and say is vital to creating an environment of honesty, openness and transparency: Particularly when it comes to delivering great service.

Passion for Excellence: We have a "can-do" attitude. We champion continuous improvement for ourselves and the business.

Inspire Others: We support others wherever we can by creating opportunities for people.