General Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Purpose
All aspects of Pig Slaughter from Lairage / Intake to Dressing Line.All aspects of online Pork Butchery - Legs / Shoulders / Middles
General manufacturing and service duties.
Company Information
KARRO Cookstown is part of the Sofina Food Group which is one the worlds leading food processing companies. The Company provides a complete range of pork products in both own label and brand format to the retail, food service, wholesale and manufacturing markets and is committed to building solid customer relationships and providing the highest quality of service.Key Accountabilities
Select, cut, trim and prepare cuts of meat to the required standard and at designated line speed.Remove bones from pork shoulders, legs, backs and bellies in a manner appropriate to each customer’s individual specification and at designated line speed for each product.
Carry out all tasks above whilst achieving Company yield targets.
Ensure compliance with all Company Health and Safety Policy requirements for butchery tasks.
Meet statutory, customer and Company quality and hygiene regulations at all times.
Ensure tasks are carried out in compliance with all legal, customer and awarding body requirements e.g. BQAP, Bord Bia , USDA, PRC etc.
Ensure the work area is kept clean and sanitised.
Clean and maintain all equipment in line with company requirements
Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Butchery Manager.
Skills and Experience Required
- Previous experience of butchery work, preferably gained in a production environment is preferential although full
- A high degree of safety consciousness
- The ability to work as part of a team
- A high level of personal hygiene and cleanliness
Key Challenges
Maintaining the Company’s high standards of quality, hygiene and Health & Safety.Be able to demonstrate the ability of working on own initiative.
Possess a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.
Location
CookstownHours of Work
Full timeNo. of Positions
20Country
UKAutoReqId
2265BRCompany
Karro Food GroupCandidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Operative roles across Karro Food Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,421 - £23,116 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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