Abattoir Operatives

Kepak Group is a leading European food producer and meat processor, operating multiple manufacturing sites across Ireland and the UK. With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and animal welfare, Kepak supplies beef and lamb products to retail and foodservice customers. Our Aberdeen site is seeking dedicated Abattoir Operatives to join our production team and contribute to our high standards of food safety and product quality.

As an Abattoir Operative, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and safe processing of meat products. You will be part of a collaborative team that values reliability, adaptability, and a passion for delivering quality food.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carry out basic slaughter and carcass preparation tasks on the production line
• Work at a steady pace to keep up with line speed and meet daily targets
• Maintain high product quality and promptly report issues to the supervisor
• Prepare the production line and ensure equipment is ready for use
• Conduct hygiene, safety, and pre-start checks
• Adhere to company SOPs, guidelines, and quality standards
• Follow knife safety and health & safety rules, including hygiene practices
• Perform other duties as required by management within competency

Required Qualifications:

• Able to perform physically demanding work involving standing and moving throughout the day on a production line
• Able to lift up to 25 kg
• Able to work in a warm environment
• Basic conversational English skills
• Has the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Available to start work at 6:00am Monday–Friday, with finish time varying based on production volumes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a production-line or factory environment with pace and throughput targets
• Awareness of hygiene and food safety practices in a food production environment
• Experience following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety rules in an operational environment

• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation).
• Opportunity to earn a Performance Bonus.
• Pay Grading system- offering the chance to increase your earnings as you advance in your role.
• Overtime rate of time and a half applies when you work over 44 hours/week.
• 25% Discount in our Butcher Shop.
• 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 - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
• Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees.
• 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!
• Training and Development- we are committed to helping you grow in your career, from structured onboarding, regular training (online and in-person), and clear paths for career progression.

• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.