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Production Operatives (Knife Skills) - Carrickfergus.

Carrickfergus · Closes 22/11/2026.

Salary
Dependant on experience
Location
Carrickfergus
Type
Temp to Perm
Closes
22/11/2026

The role

Rutledge Recruitment is currently seeking Production Operatives with knife skills to join the day shift at a busy meat processing facility based in the Carrickfergus industrial area.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with previous food production, butchery or knife work experience who are looking to develop their skills and progress within the meat processing industry.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday
40 hours per week

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Finish times may vary slightly depending on workload and operational requirements

Enhanced overtime rates available once 40 hours have been completed

Pay Rate

Depending on department, experience and role requirements
Weekly knife skills and attendance bonuses available

Key Responsibilities

Work with meat products in a chilled production environment
Use knives safely to cut and trim meat into steaks, chops, roasts and other cuts

Remove primal cuts from carcasses following correct cutting lines and seams

Ensure cuts meet customer specifications and yield requirements

Operate weighing and scale systems to accurately record product weights

Pack raw meat products in a chilled production environment

Load and unload meat products and materials

Clean food hygiene areas using appropriate chemicals and equipment

Report any product, quality or operational issues to supervisors

Follow all Health & Safety, food hygiene and PPE procedures

Work effectively as part of a team to achieve daily production targets

Additional Information

Successful candidates will initially be paid through agency payroll
Applicants must be 18 years or older for insurance purposes

No animal slaughter takes place on site

Apply with your CV today.

Rutledge is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and appoint on merit.

What you will bring.

  1. 01Previous experience in food manufacturing, butchery or a similar role is essential
  2. 02Proven ability to use sharp knives safely when working with meat
  3. 03Comfortable working with raw meat and in a chilled/wet production environment
  4. 04Comfortable working around animal blood
  5. 05Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
  6. 06Good attention to detail and accuracy
  7. 07Good understanding of workplace hygiene and food safety standards
  8. 08Reliable and willing to work as part of a team
  9. 09Full training will be provided where required

What you will get.

  • ·Immediate starts available
  • ·Weekly pay every Friday
  • ·Free on-site parking
  • ·Accrued holiday pay
  • ·Weekly knife skills and attendance bonus opportunities
  • ·Enhanced overtime rates available after 40 hours
  • ·Opportunity for permanent employment and career progression

About the employer.

Rutledge Client

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