Abattoir Apprenticeship

Achieve big things with ABP Apprenticeships and become part of our ABP Sturminster Team, based in Dorset!



An apprenticeship with ABP can be the start of an exciting and rewarding career

in the food industry.



It's the start of a journey that could take you anywhere.

Industry leading company: ABP is one of Europe's leading food businesses, with

operations right across the supply chain - from agriculture through to retail, wholesale

and foodservice (and everything in between!).



Earn while you learn: We pay competitively, so even when you're taking your first steps on the career ladder with us, you can be sure that you'll be paid fairly.



Working in the Abattoir area of our Food Production site



Adhering to Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and procedures



Using knives and other equipment provided



To attend work with minimal absences, unless authorised by the Abattoir Manager and be on time as per the agreed working hours;



To assist and support the Abattoir Manager for any additional task given;



To ensure that the cattle's end of life is in accordance with animal welfare requirements and ABP processes where operatives are licensed to carry out this task.



To ensure that work is completed to production deadlines and in accordance with food safety regulations and any other legislation in force and relevant at the time



Successful candidates will need to be comfortable working in a chilled environment of a very busy meat processing factory.



Experience is not required as full training will be provided

GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths required

The successful candidate must have a positive can do attitude

Eager to progress within the business

Keen to learn new skills

Focused and driven

Physically fit

Ability to work under pressure