We have new opportunities for Lairage Operatives to join our friendly team in Llanidloes, Wales.
Working Hours / Shift pattern:
5 weeks rota
Week 1 - 4 – 5:45am start until end of production (Mon-Fri)
Week 5 – 12:00pm – 20:00 (Sun-Thurs) *this shift is required one in 5 weeks
Pay Rate: Competitive
Key Responsibilities:
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Responsible for Animal Welfare, Health & Safety, Hygiene and Operational matters within the lairage, and raise any concerns with the Lairage Supervisor and/or Senior Animal Welfare Officer in the first instance.
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Ensure that all tasks are carried out in a manner to operate & comply with the Animal Welfare Management Systems and Health & Safety procedures.
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Ensure effective and efficient movement of livestock through the lairage into the abattoir in accordance with the relevant Animal Welfare Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
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Liaise with the producers & be ‘first point’ of contact with delivery to the site of livestock & where necessary enforce ‘visitors’ site rules.
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Liaise with the Abattoir to ensure that the department operates in accordance with production levels & demands.
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Liaise, when required with internal departments and external governing bodies such as OVS, MHS and DEFRA personnel to ensure site compliance.
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Job rotate effectively as assigned/directed by the Lairage Supervisor to ensure departmental flexibility.
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Comply effectively with the site’s procedure of checking the pen/stock cards.
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Undertake assigned daily duties in a manner to ensure continual adherence to certification requirements whilst ensure that customer brand integrity is not compromised.
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To undertake such reasonable tasks, commensurate with the role and responsibilities that may from time to time be allocated.
You Will Need to be:
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calm and with a logical approach, with the ability to build strong relationships to gain the trust and confidence of others through excellent communications skills with people at all levels.
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a good team-player
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Knowledge of the Health & Safety Regulations is desirable within this role
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experienced in manual handling and working with livestock is desirable
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numeracy, literacy and basic IT skilled
Qualifications:
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WATOK (essential) *training to gain this on site*
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Bristol Animal Welfare Certificate (essential) *training to gain this is done on site*
We Offer:
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FREE breakfast every Friday
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Refer a Friend Scheme
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Pension scheme
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Paid breaks
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28 days holiday entitlement – including bank holidays
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Free parking
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Subsidised canteen
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Subsidised staff meat (depending on
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Discount on retail, cinema, travel and much more
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Life assurance policy
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Long service award
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Opportunities to develop and progress in your career
Passionate about food and eager to make an impact? Join us at Pilgrim's Europe and be part of a team that is shaping the future of food. Apply today and take your next step with us!
If you would like further details on this vacancy, please call or text the recruitment team on : 07483189696
Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.
