Trainee Slaughter Operative | Portlethen

Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

We are now recruiting for a Trainee Slaughter Operatives interesting in starting their career with us.

Starting pay rate: £11.44/h

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 40-45hrs/week, 6am start

About the role:

• Learn the key principles of abattoir.
• Learn and identify different parts/by-products/cuts/joints of red meat.
• Carry out slaughter, breakdown, boning, filleting and trimming of red meat.
• Learn principles of processing red meat carcasses and by-products.
• Prepare tools and equipment for use.
• Sharpen and maintain cutting tools.
• Understand and maintain product quality.
• Learn and apply food safety and hygiene standards.
• Learn and apply health and safety standards.
• Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.

• No previous experience in slaughter and/or knife skills required

• 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 business
• Team Work across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile
• Able to work in warm environment
• Manual handling ability and awareness
• Flexibility to meet daily production targets
• Consistent approach and strong work ethic
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Adaptable to change and production demand
• Ability to work effectively and confidently under pressure
• Commitment to good practice and quality products
• Communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels

• • Company Pension
  • Industry training and professional development
  • 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
  • 25% Discount in our on site Butcher Shop
  • Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch
  • Employee Discount Platform – All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme – Earn a referral bonus up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
  • Bike to Work Scheme – You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
  • Long Service Awards – We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
  • GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program – help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.