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Champion the Quality of British Beef with Pickstock.

At Pickstock we’re proud to supply premium British beef to retailers, wholesalers and food service partners across the UK and beyond. Our facility in Telford handles every stage of meat processing – from slaughter to processing and distribution – ensuring full traceability, control and quality at every step.
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Overview:

  • Abattoir Operative (Skilled and Unskilled)
  • Telford
  • £12.21 - £15.00 p/h
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • 45 Hours p/w
Find out more about this role below.

We are currently seeking hardworking and dedicated individuals to join our team as Abattoir Operatives, to work in Hortonwood, Telford, in Shropshire.

As an Abattoir Operative you will play a vital role in the processing of meat products, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards throughout the production process. Working from 7am, Monday to Friday, this role requires flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours when required to meet customer demand in the preparation of a fresh product.

Our ideal Abattoir Operative will be a reliable team player with excellent attention to detail, who is keen to learn and develop new skills.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Working in an active slaughterhouse with the use of knives and other equipment
  • Carry out all activities and roles within the abattoir in line with individual training matrix including rodding, legging , flanking etc.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to achieve production targets and meet customer demand.
  • Undertaking manual handling tasks, using equipment or machinery when required
  • Ensure strict adherence to quality, HSE, animal welfare, food safety, hygiene, ethical, product labelling and handling processes.


Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a slaughterhouse or meat processing facility preferred but not essential, as training is fully provided.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.
  • Willingness to handle and work with animal carcasses.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow instructions.
  • We also welcome applications from candidates who have knife handling experience in other roles (not necessarily a butchery environment) who wish to start a career in Meat Processing Industry.


Key Information and Benefits:

  • Competitive Rates of Pay dependent on skills and experience
  • Eligible for Production Bonus
  • On-the-job training and opportunities for advancement
  • Free car parking on site
  • Working hours Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm
  • Opportunities for overtime as per business needs

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Why Pickstock?

  • Be part of a successful, close-knit Quality Team
  • Opportunities to grow into QA or quality technical roles
  • Consistent, full-time hours with the option for overtime
  • Clear processes and expectations in a well-managed facility
  • Competitive hourly pay and great benefits including:
    • Referral bonus programme
    • Free on-site parking
    • Exclusive Staff Meat Deals

Business Ethics and Anti-Bribery

At Pickstock, we are committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness and transparency at every level of our operations. We believe in doing things properly. This means not only producing high-quality British beef, but also upholding the highest standards of business ethics.

Pickstock is committed to acting professionally, fairly and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships, wherever we operate, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems to counter bribery. We remain bound by the laws of the UK, including the Bribery Act 2010, in respect of our conduct both at home and abroad.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption. All employees, suppliers, and partners are expected to act honestly and responsibly, ensuring that every decision we make is based on merit, fairness and respect for the law.

As part of our commitment, we also support the principles of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code, which sets globally recognised standards for labour practices. This includes ensuring safe working conditions, fair pay, respect for workers’ rights and equal opportunities for all.

By working to these standards, we aim to build trust with our customers, partners and colleagues, while contributing to a fair and sustainable supply chain.

At Pickstock, doing the right thing isn’t optional. It’s how we do business.

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