Production Operative | Westerleigh
| Company: | Pilgrim's UK |
| Location: | Gloucestershire |
| Salary: | Competitive |
We are recruiting for Production Operatives – Abattoir Department to work at our Westerleigh site who are keen to learn new skills, are focused and driven. If you feel that this describes you, we want to hear from you! We are looking to invest into people, providing role specific training to progress enthusiastic candidates up through the business.
Working Hours: 6.00 am to 16.45 – 4 days out of 5 days
The vacancies are full time on a regular shift pattern across a 40 hour week. Actual times worked may vary slightly due to job rotation on a busy production line.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operating equipment and machinery (which could include knife/bladed machinery) to prepare carcass for chilling.
- Follow training in food safety to ensure a high quality, food safe products are produced for our customers.
- Ensuring health and safety to create a safe working environment for self and colleagues.
- Training in knife safety to minimise risks of injury.
- Completing tasks as efficiently as possible to reduce waste and downtime.
- Working as part of a team, demonstrating a positive attitude, and sharing knowledge.
- Work flexibly across multiple roles and areas within the Abattoir to ensure service levels are met.
- Previous experience would be beneficial.
Key Requirements:
- Can-do attitude
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Willing to learn new skills
The company
Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.