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 skilled, motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are keen to work in this area. is 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 6am until job finish - approx. 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* You will be responsible for the processing of cattle in accordance with health and safety and animal welfare standards on a variety of positions
* You will contribute as part of one team to ensure that cattle are processed in adherence with Animal Welfare Requirements, Food Safety legislation, and customer specification
* Keep work area clean and follow all safety regulations and procedures.
* Meet production goals and work as a team to ensure timely completion of tasks.
* Perform quality inspections on meat products to ensure they meet established standards.
* Continuously learn and improve knowledge of knife skills and meat processing techniques.
* To ensure that production deadlines are met and yields maximised with minimal contamination and wastage
* You will be required to undertake such duties as required in a safe manner
* You will also be required to fully engage in all aspects of training as required
Knowledge and Experience:
-experienced abattoir operatives
-experience of working with a knife
What we're looking for:
* Ambitious and hard working individuals
* Good communication skills
* Able to use own initiative
* Keen and willing to learn
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, chilled environment.
* Flexibility to meet production needs.
* Previous experience is helpful, but full training is provided.
* Applicant will be a team player, motivated and enthusiastic
* Attention to detail relating to quality standards
* Health and safety conscious
Benefits to working here:
Permanent, Full Time Contracts of Employment
Employee Assistance Programme
Competitive rates of pay
Online Benefits Resource with discounts
21 days paid holiday per year plus 8 public holidays a year
Life Assurance / death in service scheme
Refer a friend scheme
Loyalty Reward Scheme
Employee Engagement Forum
Employee spotlight and recognition awards
Subsidised Canteen
Free Car Parking
Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
PPE provided
Training and Development opportunities