Abattoir Operative

Build your future with ABP!

At ABP UK, we're proud to be part of ABP Food Group, one of Europe's leading consumer food producers. With more than 60 years of experience, we've built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and excellence.

Our business specialises in producing and supplying award-winning British beef and lamb to retail, food service and wholesale customers around the world. We re passionate about what we do and our people are at the heart of our success.

We re now looking for an Abattoir Operative to join our team at Yetminster.

This is a key role within our production operation, helping us maintain the highest standards of animal welfare, product quality, food safety and production efficiency.

Monday to Friday 7:00am 5:00pm
Competitive salary Training provided Career development opportunities

The role

As an Abattoir Operative, you ll be responsible for carrying out key production activities within the abattoir, ensuring lambs are handled and processed in accordance with animal welfare requirements, legislation and ABP procedures.

Where required and once appropriately licensed, you ll carry out slaughter activities and help ensure carcasses are dressed and trimmed to ABP and customer specifications.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Dressing and trimming carcasses in line with ABP and customer specifications.

• Working efficiently to meet daily production deadlines and targets.

• Trimming carcasses to maximise production yield while maintaining quality and complying with legislation and company requirements.

• Demonstrating consistently high standards of animal welfare.

• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and all company processes.

• Ensuring equipment and machinery are operated effectively and reporting any faults to your Supervisor promptly.

• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and quality.

• Carrying out all work safely and in accordance with health & safety legislation and company procedures.

• Working closely with colleagues and supervisors to maintain a safe, efficient and productive working environment.

Don't have previous experience? That's okay full training will be provided.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for hardworking and reliable people who take pride in their work and are keen to develop their skills within a busy production environment.

You'll ideally have:

• A can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

• The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed procedures and instructions.

• A strong commitment to animal welfare, food safety and health & safety.

• Good communication skills and a basic understanding of verbal and written English.

• The physical fitness required for a hands-on production role.

• The ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

• A willingness to follow PPE requirements and all site safety procedures.

Why join ABP?

Joining ABP means becoming part of an established business where there are genuine opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

We offer training from day one, alongside clear career paths for colleagues who want to build their future with us.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary available on application

• Full training and development

• Clear career progression opportunities

• Monday to Friday working

• Free on-site parking

• Subsidised staff canteen offering hot meals and snacks

• On-site prayer room

• Pension scheme

• Group Life Assurance Scheme

• Employee Assistance Scheme

• Discounted gym membership

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Mobile phone discount

• Car leasing discount scheme

• Computer discount scheme

Our way of working

At ABP, we believe in creating an environment where people can do their best work and develop their careers.

We're looking for colleagues who share our values:

Drive: We have a relentless drive to succeed.
Results: We create a results-driven environment.
Our Way: We work together and live our values every day.

Ready to take the next step?

If you're looking for a hands-on role where you can learn new skills, work as part of a supportive team and build a career with an established food business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with ABP UK at Yetminster.