Slaughter Operative

Pay : £12.59 unskilled- £17.59 specialist

Shift Pattern: Monday To Friday

6.45am to 5.30pm (2 x half hour unpaid breaks)


With a family tradition in butchery stretching back more than 200 years with a passion for provenance and quality, C&K Meats is an award-winning British pork producer in the heart of Suffolk countryside. Now part of the wider CPC Foods Group and International food company Tönnies.

We have opportunities for people who want to join a friendly, inclusive, fast-growing business as Slaughter Operatives in our Slaughter hall.


Roles and responsibilities 


  • Ensuring the factory remains clean and tidy.

  • Assisting senior slaughter operatives in their work carrying out various tasks.

  • Moving carcasses into walk-in fridges.

  • Working on a pork slaughter line and being responsible for preparing pigs for food production.

  • Handling the animals and raw meat.

  • Adhering to all health and safety rules and regulations.


Skills and Qualifications


  • Excellent Communication skills as you will be dealing with a diverse workforce as well as communicating with Senior Stakeholders

  • Experience in UK training Requirements. 

  • A very good understanding of verbal and written English.

  • Ability to work in a cold environment

  • Previous experience in a similar environment is desirable but not essential as all training will be provided

For skilled - Specialist


  • It is essential that you hold a Certificate of Competence for this role.

  • Excellent Communication skills as you will be dealing with a diverse workforce as well as potential communications with Senior Stakeholders.

  • Experience in UK training Requirements. 

  • Previous exp


What we can offer you:


  • Unskilled Operative - £12.59 per hour

  • Semi - Skilled Operative - £13.59 per hour

  • Skilled Operative - £14.59 per hour for skilled

  • Specialist Slaughter Operatives £17.59 per hour


  • Overtime will be paid for any hours worked over 45 hours per week at time and a half

  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays

  • Access to Grocery Aid providing emotional, practical and financial support

  • Benefits and recognition hub - including amazing colleague discounts

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