Packing Operatives, Unskilled Butchers & Abattoir Operatives - Full Time
We are recruiting for a variety of roles with a well-established employer in the Yeovil / Yetminster (DT9) area. Whether you are experienced or completely new to the industry, full training is provided across all positions.
Available Positions
Packing Operatives
Unskilled Butchers
Abattoir Operatives
Location
Yetminster - Somerset - DT9
Role Overview
These roles involve working within the meat production industry, where all staff will be required to handle raw meat products. You will be joining a fast-paced, supportive environment with excellent opportunities to boost your earnings.
This site offers a weekly performance bonus (piece rate), offering fantastic earning potential - with on-target earnings of up to £15.75 per hour across a 48-hour week.
Pay Rates
Unskilled Butcher: £14.00 + weekly bonus
Abattoir Operative: £13.10 + weekly bonus
Packing Operative: £12.71 + weekly bonus
Working Hours
Monday - Friday
Packing Operative: 06:30 - 17:00
Unskilled Butcher: 06:30 - 17:00
Abattoir Operative: 07:00 - 17:00Rotational rest days included.
Workplace Benefits
Free on-site parking
Subsidised staff canteen (hot meals & snacks available)
Prayer room on site
Consistent Monday-Friday working schedule
Additional Agency Benefits
Weekly pay
Online payslips
28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata, including statutory)
Pension contributions
Long-term, short-term, weekend and odd-day shifts available
Flexible shift patterns
Potential permanent positions following successful trial
Ongoing assignments throughout 2026
Hourly rate not age-dependentThe Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy