Packing Operatives, Unskilled Butchers & 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

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

Unskilled Butcher: £14.00 + weekly bonus
Abattoir Operative: £13.10 + weekly bonus
Packing Operative: £12.71 + weekly bonus

Working Hours

Monday - Friday

Packing Operative: 06:30 - 17:00
Unskilled Butcher: 06:30 - 17:00
Abattoir Operative: 07:00 - 17:00Rotational 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 2026
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