Abattoir Operative

About Us

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.

Role Overview

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. The operative ensures carcasses are dressed and trimmed according to ABP and Customer specifications as directed by the Production Supervisor, and maintains operational effectiveness of equipment and machinery, reporting faults to the supervisor in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Leadership Principles

• You have a relentless drive to succeed.
• You create a results-driven environment.
• You live Our Way.

Candidate Requirements

• 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.

About ABP UK

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary (on application)
• Development and clear career paths
• Free parking on site
• Subsidised staff canteen on site offering both hot meals and snacks
• Prayer Room on site
• Monday to Friday working
• Group Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Mobile Phone Discount
• Car Leasing Discount Scheme
• Computer Discount Scheme
• Training and Development
• Pension Scheme