Job Description:
This is a full-time position, NOT suitable for students, and requires a minimum 3-month commitment.
The opportunity to become permanent after this time may be available.
We are seeking dependable candidates to work in a poultry processing plant, performing various duties as directed by the Plant Manager or Team Leader.
The shift pattern is Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, with 37 hours of work per week.
The starting hourly rate is £13.32, and increases depending on performance after becoming permanent.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Carry out tasks as directed by the Plant Manager or Team Leader.
• Collect accurate and repeatable data for clients.
• Aid in the production of safe, wholesome poultry meat.
• Follow good hygiene practices and defined operating procedures.
• Meet personal performance targets.
• Be involved in poultry processing from delivery to cutting and packing.
• Work as part of a team to achieve goals.
Essential Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a chilled food environment.
• Flexible approach to tasks.
• Ability to work confidently and responsibly, either unsupervised or as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively under time pressure and deadlines.
• Good manual dexterity.
Desirable but Not Essential:
• Experience working in butchery, meat processing plants, or similar environments.
• Experience working with knives.
Benefits:
• 25 days of holiday per annum (5 weeks), rising to 26 days after 2 years of service, up to 30 days after 7 years.
• Maternity pay and leave.
• Pension scheme with 5% employee contribution and 10% employer match.