At a Glance
- Tasks: Process carcasses and assist in food production with a focus on quality and safety.
- Company: Join ABP UK, a leading name in the food industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Flexible hours and a supportive team environment await you.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital team that ensures fresh products reach customers.
- Qualifications: Previous butchery experience preferred; knife skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
ABP UK
Location
On site / Shrewsbury, UK job type
Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector
Retail | Food
Salary
- Competitive salary
- Job Role
We require skilled/semi‑skilled Abattoir Operatives to work in our Shrewsbury Site in Shropshire.
Working from 6am, Monday to Friday, this role requires flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours when required to meet customer demand in the preparation of a fresh product.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Process carcasses to standard defined for relevant stage in production process.
- Carry out all activities and roles within the abattoir in line with individual training matrix including rodding, legging, flanking etc.
- Process product to customer requirements.
- Process hides in line with specifications and SOP.
- Empty bins when required.
- Assist with removing and processing of offal and products.
- Assist with the pushing in and out of carcasses within the chillers.
- Ensure strict adherence to quality, HSE, animal welfare, food safety, hygiene, ethical, product labelling and handling processes.
- Follow traceability process and ensure product and labelling integrity at all times.
- Drive and deliver necessary processing efficiency through consistent and correct equipment operation.
- Knowledge and Experience
- Previous butchery experience in a food production environment is essential.
- Ability to demonstrate knife skills for the skilled roles, or willingness to learn in semi‑skilled/trainee roles.
Skills
- Ability to work on own initiative while working as part of a team, striving to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
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We think you need these skills to ace Abattoir Operative (Skilled/Semi-Skilled) in Shrewsbury
Butchery Experience
Knife Skills
Flexibility
Attention to Detail
Quality Control
HSE Compliance
Food Safety Knowledge
