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Becoming part of our Operations Team as an Abattoir Operations Apprentice at ABP UK
You'll gain foundational knowledge and practical skills in the abattoir, contributing to the production of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As an Abattoir Apprentice at ABP UK, you'll gain foundational knowledge and practical skills in the abattoir, contributing to the production of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products.
You'll learn about quality, efficiency, traceability, sustainability, animal welfare, stress prevention, and lean manufacturing practices. This apprenticeship is a foundation for a fulfilling career in meat processing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Learn the Basics: Attend factory and classroom as required and acquire an understanding of customer specifications and monetary impact. You'll complete all classwork requirements within agreed standards and work towards completing a Level 2 Abattoir Apprenticeship qualification.
- Team Collaboration: To liaise and communicate with colleagues and departments, following instruction from Training Supervisor. You'll also work with the team to meet deadlines and productivity targets.
- Maintain Standards: To be aware of and adhere to health, safety and hygiene procedures at all time.
- Gain Industry Insight: Understand the meat sector's history, values, culture, and traditions.
Where you'll work
Murton Abattoir
Murton Lane, Murton
York
YO19 5GH
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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Training provider
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Training course
Abattoir worker (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Take responsibility for their own and others’ health and safety in the work area, including personal protective equipment (PPE) hygiene and safety
- Demonstrate basic safe and hygienic operational and maintenance practices with machinery and equipment such as cleaning, sharpening, lubrication
- Carry out lairage in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) by demonstrating techniques and skills in animal welfare, handling and
- Fulfil the requirement for accurate recording of essential information impacting on animal welfare or potential meat production quality issues
- Carry out the process of stunning, shackling and bleeding using skills and procedures that have regard for animal welfare, safety and hygienic practice
- Carry out the dressing process (flaying/skinning/scalding) using skills to avoid tears and cut damage to subcutaneous tissue and avoiding visual carcase contamination
- Carry out the process of evisceration by removing green and red offal in sequence using skills and practices that avoid where possible contamination of carcase/offal’s including carcase splitting where appropriate.
- Contribute to problem solving and the continuous improvement of abattoir operations.
Training schedule
Abattoir Worker Level 2
Training will be completed on site.
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Skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- No formal qualifications required! We'll support you towards completing your Level 1 Functional Skills. These are mandatory for under 19s and optional for those aged 19+, but all learners will need to be able to complete the classwork.
- Enthusiasm for the industry and a commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
- Keen to develop your skills and grow within the company.
This is a physical role, but all training will be provided.
About ABP Food Group
ABP Food Group is one of Europe’s leading integrated agri-food businesses, with divisions specialising in food production, pet food and renewables. Over our 70-year history, we have grown to 14,000 strong team and have built a reputation for quality and innovation. ABP UK, part of the ABP Food Group produces quality fresh and frozen beef, lamb and frozen meat-free products to some of the nations leading supermarkets and restaurants, including a number of Michelin Star establishments!
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This apprenticeship is a stepping stone to advanced qualifications and specialised roles within ABP UK.
Contact for this apprenticeship
ABP UK
Kate Taylor
earlycareers@abpbeef.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049445.
Closes in 27 days (Sunday 20 September 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.
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