Skilled/Experienced Butcher | Aberdeen

Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance. We are now recruiting for Skilled/Experienced Butcher Operatives to join our team.

Job Purpose: Responsible for boning, butchering, trimming and finishing red meat for sale and consumption in accordance with client specifications and Company SOP’s.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform boning, butchering, trimming and finishing tasks at line speed.
• Participate fully in Lean Manufacturing processes and embrace new methods of working.
• Completing assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet daily targets.
• Ensure product is of the highest standard, reporting any issues to the Line supervisor immediately.
• Be familiar with the daily production plan and work as part of the team to set up the line, complete checks and ensuring materials are ready to use.
• Perform all prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed.
• Maintaining good understanding and knowledge of customer specifications and yields.
• Complying with quality specifications and understanding yield values.
• Complying with Company’s knife and health and safety rules, including hygiene requirements.
• Report all breakages, damages or defaults of equipment immediately to Line Supervisor, only using equipment when safe to do so.
• Reporting any accidents or near misses, assisting with investigations as instructed/necessary.
• Minimising and reporting of waste appropriately.
• Finishing products to the required specifications.
• Maintaining and securely storing tools and equipment.
• Actively participate in all required company training.
• Any other duties as instructed by supervisors/management and within the competency of the post holder.

Requirements:

• Competence and significant experience in butchery and/or knife skills essential.
• Previous experience working in a high-volume meat processing factory highly beneficial.
• Able to work in chilled environment.
• Manual handling ability and awareness.
• Fluent English, communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels.
• Flexibility to meet daily production targets.
• Consistent approach and strong work ethic.
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Adaptable to change and production demands.
• Industry training and professional development.

Benefits:

• Overtime rate of time and a half applies when you work over 44 hours/week.
• Performance Bonus- eligibility after 3 months of continuous service.
• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation).
• 25% Discount in our on site Butcher Shop.
• Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch.
• Employee Discount Platform – All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – Earn a referral bonus up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme – You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards – We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program – help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.