ABP UK is part of ABP Food Group, one of Europe’s leading consumer food producers. With over 60 - years of experience. ABP has a reputation for quality and innovation. Our food business specialises in supplying and developing award-winning British beef and lamb products for retail, food service and wholesale customers worldwide.
We work across a number of markets to maximise returns for our farmer suppliers and offer efficiency and value for our customers. From the core of our business in consumer food production, we have companies as diverse as pet food manufacturing to renewable energy, giving our colleagues a broad range of opportunities for progression throughout our group.
The role of Abattoir Operative is a key role on the site to ensure that lambs are slaughtered in accordance with animal welfare requirements and ABP processes where operatives are licensed to carry out this task. To ensure that carcasses are dressed and trimmed according to ABP and Customer specifications as directed by the Production Supervisor.
Position
Abattoir Operative
Based in
ABP - Yetminster
Hours
Monday to Friday 7.00am to 5.00pm including 2 x 30-minute breaks
Reporting to
Abattoir Manager
Benefits
Competitive Salary (On application)
Free parking on site
Possibility of a permanent contract
Subsidised staff canteen on site offering both hot meals and snacks
Prayer Room on site
Training
Monday to Friday working

SKILLS

Able to work under own initiative
Be a team player
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to follow detailed operating procedures with a high degree of attention to detail. The candidate will follow instructions including those relating to personal health and safety and the wearing of PPE
General operative tasks require a substantial amount of physical ability must be physically fit.
Can do attitude with good communication skills and a basic understanding of verbal and written English

Ensure carcasses are dressed and trimmed according to ABP and Customer specifications as directed by the Production Supervisor
Ensure work is carried out to the best of operative’s abilities to meet production deadline
Ensure that all parts of the carcass are trimmed to produce optimum production yield while adhering to legislation and company requirements
Maintain responsibility for operational effectiveness of equipment and machinery and report faults to supervisor in a timely manner
Demonstrate high levels of animal welfare
Work in accordance with SOP’S
Carry out all procedures in a safe manner in accordance with H&S legislation
Training will be given