Despatch Operatives, Packing Operatives & Abattoir Operatives - Full Time

We are recruiting for a variety of roles with a well-established employer in the Yeovil / Yetminster (DT9) area. Whether you are experienced or completely new to the industry, full training is provided across all positions.

Available Positions

• Packing Operatives
• Unskilled Butchers
• Abattoir Operatives
• Despatch Operative

Location

Yetminster - Somerset - DT9

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

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