General Operative- Abattoir

Kepak Group

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Clonee, County Meath, Ireland on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 29, 2026 Last posted April 29, 2026
Job description

As an Abattoir General Operative in Kepak Clonee, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of daily operations to keep up with customer demand for our top - quality products. You will be a vital part of our team on the factory floor, working alongside other skilled operatives to achieve our goals.

Key Responsibilities

Perform prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed

Ensure product is of the highest standard, reporting any issues to the Line Supervisor

Comply with Company's knife and Health and Safety rules, including hygiene requirements

Operate knives and machinery with precision and care, ensuring all equipment is handled safely and efficiently.

Participate in Lean Manufacturing processes and embrace new methods of working

What do we need from you?

As part of the factory's abattoir team, the successful candidate will produce cuts and trims of meat according to Kepak specifications, maintaining efficiency at the line speed.

This role involves meeting production targets in a fast - paced environment while ensuring standards are met.

Requirements

Key Requirements

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Strong character: hardworking, self-motivated and dependable

Consistently meet production targets while maintaining the required line speed

Comfortable performing physical tasks, including lifting and standing for long periods

Operate machinery safety once full training has been provided

Previous experience in an abattoir is an advantage but not required

Comfortable with the physical nature of the rol, including lifting and standing for extended periods

Willingness to learn, take direction, and support additional tasks as required by the line supervisor

Commitment to safety, following all site guidelines and procedures

Benefits

Company Pension

Bike to Work Scheme

Full training provided for all roles

Long Service Awards

Subsidised canteen onsite

Free on-site parking

About this role

Summary

Operate machinery, ensure safety, meet production targets in meat processing.

Job title

General Operative- Abattoir

Experience level

none

Industry

food production

Location requirements

Clonee, Ireland; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

operate machinerysafety complianceteamworkphysical fitness

Preferred skills

abattoir experiencelean manufacturing

Specializations

meat processingsafety proceduresmachinery operationlean manufacturing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Clonee, Co. Meath, Ireland

On-site City