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.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- 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.
