Kepak Group
Abattoir Trainee Slaughter Person

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Abattoir Trainee Slaughter Person
Kepak is one of Europe's leading food producers, is seeking a Knife Skills Operative to join our team at our Bodmin site. As a Knife Skills Operative, your role will be essential in ensuring that our meat products are prepared to the highest standards of quality and safety. As a company, we are proud of our heritage of meat craft and trusted quality, and we believe that sustainability and animal welfare are integral to our business. Our 12 manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK are dedicated to producing innovative and nutritionally valuable food products, all while remaining grounded in our communities and the natural world. Responsibilities Use knives and other equipment to prepare and process meat products according to production specifications particularly being able to break jaws trim pluck's and trim a wide range of offal products. Ensure that meat products are cut and trimmed to the highest standards of quality and safety. 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. Properly store and handle meat products to prevent waste and spoilage. Perform quality inspections on meat products to ensure they meet established standards. Continuously learn and improve knowledge of knife skills and meat processing techniques. The ability to work at height (Training Given) You will start work at 06:30 in the morning and work until production is finished, Monday to Friday with weekends off. This role offers a full time contract based on 45 hrs per week any hours worked over the 45 will be paid at time & quarter of your hourly rate. You will have 2 x 30 min breaks per day. Your own transport is required due to our location and the times of Public transport links to Bodmin Depending on your experience you will start on £12.94 per hour, this can increase the more you learn and develop. With the top earning potential being £19.94 per hour. Attributes, Skills and Experience Requirements Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals Responsibility for positive contribution to busines Teamwork across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile Experience within a Factory environment Extensive understanding of Company’s SOP’s and customer specifications Experience within the Food Industry Good Communication Good Numeracy skills Consistent approach and strong work ethic Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team Adaptable to change and production demands Role Level A role model for the Kepak values of Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food and Teamwork you will be operating at Lead Self level and able to demonstrate our required core behavior. Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals Responsibility for positive contribution to business Teamwork across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile 31 days annual leave (after probation) No weekends Employee Discount platform FREE access to Employee Assistance Program (Includes Free legal advice,counselling and mental health advice and a 24 hour help and advice line) Pension plan Death in Service benefit for all employees in the pension scheme Christmas hamper Earn up to £500 with our refer a friend scheme On-site parking Cycle to work scheme Subsidised Canteen Free Lunch Once a Month Free hot drinks all day Employee engagement activities Long Service Awards Weekly Paid Ongoing Training and Development in the role
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