General Operatives (Abattoir)

Major Recruitment are looking for General Operatives to join our highly successful client in Cookstown a permanent basis. Our client, based in Cookstown, is a leading food company with a diverse range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide.

They are seeking talented and passionate individuals to join their team of over 13,000 employees across 44 sites in Canada, Europe, and the UK. With a rich 25-year history, our client produces over 500 million meals annually and is one of Canada's largest food companies. As a top manufacturer of protein products for retail and foodservice, our client offers a broad portfolio of branded and private-label items, including pork, beef, fish, turkey, and chicken.

This is an ideal opportunity for the right candidate, and offers progression genuine progression opportunities for someone who is wanting to learn the trade, there is the opportunity to learn butchery skills. Our client is also looking for multiple people and are open to referrals.

Immediate starts available!

What's in it for you?

• All PPE is provided
• Competitive rates
• Weekly pay.
• Various working hours available!
• Rate of pay varies dependent on experience
• Permanent position
• Immediate starts available!
• Online Benefits Hub
• Canteen
• 45 hours paid, work 47.5. Lunch 30 mins unpaid 15 min tea break paid overtime
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Opportunity to train as a Butcher (earning up to 19.50ph at skilled level)
• Company pension
• Overtime opportunities paying time and a quarter, usually at weekends.
• Referral programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• X2 annual salary life insurance (x4 if in group pension)
• Automatic pension enrolment - Employee 5% Company 3%
• Optional group company pension Employee 8% Company 8%
• Referrals welcome

Why work with us?

At our client's company, you'll be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. With responsibly sourced products from over 50 protein sources across five continents, our client's vision is to become the world's most successful food company.

In Coalville, you'll join a friendly team in the Butchery, where you'll debone pork legs to meet customer specifications. This role offers a chance to engage with high-quality products and contribute to a company known for its excellence and sustainability.

Duties may include:

• Hanging Legs / Shoulders to Trees
• Packing Product to Containers (Vac Pac Machine, Trays, Dolavs, Jumbo Boxes)
• General Service Work - Operating Pallet Truck
• Visual Inspection / Checking the product against specifications (size, weight, colour, packaging etc.)
• Ensuring hygiene and cleanliness procedures are followed at all times (e.g. hand-washing, knife sterilising and kit wash-down)
• Sausage and Gammon Manufacturing.
• Packing

This list in not exhaustive and a General Operative could be asked to perform any task within reason and where training has been provided.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Attention to detail/good observational skills.
• Self motivation and reliability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change, occasionally at short notice.
• Must have own transport due to the location of the site.

If you are interested in this role, please apply by uploading your updated CV with your relevant experience. Please only apply if you have experience working as a Butcher. If you have been successful, you will receive a call back within 24 hours.

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