At Pickstock, we’re proud to be a leading UK processor of high-quality, sustainably produced British beef. Based in Telford, our family-owned business puts high welfare, environmental responsibility and professionalism at the heart of everything we do.

We’re currently seeking a Loading Bay Operative to join our team in a critical position that links two of our most vital operations—the Abattoir and Boning Hall. This is more than just a physical role; it’s an essential part of ensuring seamless production and timely delivery of our high-quality products.

What You’ll Doing

As a core member of the production flow team, you will:

• Safely move beef carcasses from the slaughterhouse production line to the Loading Bay chillers, using manual handling techniques, or at times, mechanical equipment. Which can include:
• Roping and loading of carcasses
• Hanging carcass quarters
• Splitting of carcasses (requiring saw and knife skills, training provided)
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the loading bay area
• Adhere to all health & safety and food safety procedures, which will include checking carcass temperatures
• Support the wider production team to meet daily operational targets
• Loading carcasses onto refrigerated vehicles, based on customer orders and product specification (training provided), in line with hygiene and safety standards
• Opportunity to develop your skills across 4 butchery levels with full training provided
• Other duties as and when required by the business
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop through the skill levels of the business, with internal training and development.

What You’ll Bring

Essentials:

• High levels of physical fitness – this role involves consistent manual handling
• Willingness to work in cold environments and adhere to strict hygiene procedures
• Good communication and time management skills
• Previous experience in a meat processing or food production environment
• Basic knife skills
• A proactive, dependable approach to teamwork
• A team-player attitude with good communication skills
• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail

Desirable:

• Familiarity with health & safety and food safety regulations

It’s a bonus if you have:

• Specialist knife skills, and previous experience working on boning saws
• Experience of loading and unloading animal carcasses
• PH calibration experience