Production Operative (Primary/Hanging)
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Direct ATS application. Include measurable achievements and core keywords from the job description.
Initial recruiter screening → Hiring Manager interview → Role-specific practical assessment.
Compensation benchmarked against current UK market rates (GBP).
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Role Overview & Responsibilities
***NEW INCREASED PAY RATES***
We currently have permanent opportunities for Production Operatives (Primary/Hanging) to join our team in Willand, Devon.
- This post is working Afternoons
- The hours of work are: 3:15pm - 23:45pm, Monday to Friday.
- The rate of pay is: £12.10 per hour
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Hanging birds (live and dead)
- Rehanging birds from the plucker
- Removing pin feathers
- Training as back up slaughter
All duties will be performed whilst complying to bird welfare standards.
The Ideal CandidateAs our ideal candidate, you will:
- Have good attention to detail
- Be a good communicator with a minimum level of spoken English
- Be flexible due to commitment to bird welfare
UK Poultry represents more than half of 2 Sisters’ business by sales. The division employs over 8,500 people working in a chilled environment to process poultry products which are then marketed to consumers via major retailers. Our colleagues work across ten primary sites across the UK, where chickens are transported from nearby farms for processing and at our cutting sites prepared for portioning, deboning, and filleting. UK Poultry predominantly produces private-label products for major retailers. We know our proficiency is in processing, so we work with experts in other fields such as: hatching, farming, animal husbandry and transport to ensure that our supply chain is as effective and efficient as possible.
Package Description***NEW INCREASED PAY RATES***
- Immediate starts within a few days
- Opportunities for overtime at a premium rate
- Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, M&S and Tesco
- Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing and occupational health support on site
- £150 refer a friend scheme
- In-house training that includes L2 and L1 Health and Safety Certification
- A Covid-19 safe environment
- Canteen with hot, affordable food
- Trade Union
- Free Off Street parking
- Employee of the month rewards
- Seasonal Events
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