Abattoir Operative
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 to £15.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5LP |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -012026-17319_1768906577 |
Summary
Available Positions
- Packing Operatives
- Unskilled Butchers
- Abattoir Operatives
- Despatch Operative
Role Overview
These roles involve working within the meat production industry, where all staff will be required to handle raw meat products. You will be joining a fast-paced, supportive environment with excellent opportunities to boost your earnings.
This site offers a weekly performance bonus (piece rate), offering fantastic earning potential - with on-target earnings of up to £15.75 per hour across a 48-hour week.
Pay Rates
- Packing Operative: £12.21 + weekly bonus
- Unskilled Butcher: £12.21 + weekly bonus
- Abattoir Operative: £12.67 + weekly bonus
- Despatch Operative £12.21 + weekly bonus
Working Hours
Monday - Friday
- Packing Operative: 06:30 - 17:00
- Unskilled Butcher: 06:30 - 17:00
- Abattoir Operative: 07:00 - 17:00
Rotational rest days included.
Workplace Benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised staff canteen (hot meals & snacks available)
- Prayer room on site
- Consistent Monday-Friday working schedule
Additional Agency Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Online payslips
- 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata, including statutory)
- Pension contributions
- Long-term, short-term, weekend and odd-day shifts available
- Flexible shift patterns
- Potential permanent positions following successful trial
- Ongoing assignments throughout 2025/2026
- Hourly rate not age-dependent
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.