Job Description

Loading Bay Operative

Location: Telford, Shropshire

Join a Team That Keeps Things Moving

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
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What We Offer

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Full-time, permanent position

- Pay: 12.76-15.54 per hour

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Monday to Friday schedule

, with occasional weekend work as needed

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Stable daytime hours

(usually 6:00am - 4:30pm) -

home every night

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Supportive, down to earth team culture

- Free on site parking

- Staff referral programme

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Opportunities for additional training and development

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Staff Meat Box Scheme

Location

Pickstock is based in Telford, Shropshire.

You'll need to be able to commute reliably or plan to relocate before starting.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.76-15.54 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Telford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Its essential that you have high levels of physical fitness - this role involves consistent manual handling It is essential that you have willingness to work in COLD environments
Experience:

Food Manufacturing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person