Lairage Attendant/Animal Welfare Officer

At ABP we aim to hire the brightest and the best. People who are aligned with our values and are passionate about our industry. We are committed to developing our people, whether it be upskilling our employees across a diverse range of skills through our onsite training programs or nurturing the next generation of leaders through our graduate program. No matter what stage of their career our people are at, we empower them to take ownership of their roles.

ABP is one of Europe’s leading privately owned agribusiness companies and is the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK. ​ The company also operates substantial renewable (Olleco), pet food (C&D), and protein divisions. ​ ABP and its affiliates employ over 14,000 people and have over 50 manufacturing plants operating across nine countries. ​ For more information, visit www.abpfoodgroup.com. ​

ABP Waterford located in Waterford City, is part of the ABP Food Group are currently recruiting a Lairage Attendant / Animal Welfare Officer for their busy beef processing plant. This is a full time role with early starts. Schedule dependent on slaughter

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for receiving livestock to the Lairage pen.

• Understanding declarations and ensuring all are completed and accurate

• Verifying that all cattle have adequate paperwork and passports.

• Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare are observed at all times.

• Recording livestock paperwork, meeting farmers / agents at intake.

Requirements:

• Background in livestock management / farming

• Must be available for early starts

• Computer literate, good general communication skills and a good competency in regards to maintaining accurate and clear records.

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