Trainee Slaughter Operative | Portlethen, Scotland

Slaughter Operative (Entry Level) — Kepak McIntosh Donald, Portlethen 

Slaughter Operative Portlethen entry-level roles are available with Kepak McIntosh Donald, Scotland’s largest red meat producer and a globally recognised brand. This vacancy is listed via the Meatex Jobs Board and offers an excellent opportunity to start a career in food manufacturing, with full training provided.

Role overview

In this role, you will join the abattoir team as a Trainee Slaughter Operative and learn the core principles of red meat processing. From day one, you will receive hands-on training in food safety, hygiene and animal welfare while developing practical skills within a supportive production environment. As a result, you will build strong foundations for long-term progression.

Key responsibilities

• Learn the principles of abattoir operations and red meat processing

• Identify cuts, joints, by-products and carcass components

• Prepare, sharpen and maintain cutting tools and equipment

• Apply food safety, hygiene and quality standards consistently

• Follow health and safety procedures at all times

• Support production targets through flexible working

• Carry out additional reasonable duties within your training scope

What you’ll bring

You bring a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. No previous slaughter or knife experience is required, as full training is provided. In addition, you show commitment to teamwork, quality and company values, work well under pressure and adapt to changing production demands. You are comfortable with manual handling and working in a warm environment.

Pay, benefits and location

This is a full-time, permanent role based onsite in Portlethen, Scotland.

Benefits include 31 days’ annual leave after probation, performance bonus opportunities, a structured pay-grading system with earning progression, overtime at time-and-a-half over 44 hours, 25% butcher shop discount, free onsite parking, subsidised canteen, bike-to-work scheme, long service awards, training and development programmes, and access to GroceryAid employee support.