Abattoir Operative
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.10 to £17.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6HQ |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -042026-20041_1775118459 |
Summary
SITE LOCATION IS YETMINSTER SO OWN TRANSPORT IS ESSENTIAL!! As public transport from even Yeovil or Sherborne can be difficult.
Role Overview
The Abattoir Operative role involves working within the meat production industry, where you will be required to handle and break down animals to be made into raw meat products. As an Abattoir Operative you will be joining a busy, supportive environment with excellent opportunities to boost your earnings. The company will invest in staff that are reliable and have a good can do approach towards work providing the opportunity to build a career within the company!
Ideal Candidate:
- Previous Abattoir Operative experience beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided
- Candidates that have worked in the Agriculture, Farming, or meat production industries would be ideal
- Own Transport is essential to get to site
- A can do attitude with a willingness to learn
- Available for an immediate start
Working Hours
Monday - Friday
7am-5pm
Pay rate
Starting at £13.10ph can go up to £17.45ph with the piece rate offered (Weekly Bonus)
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
- Hourly rate not age-dependent
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.