Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Knife Room Operative Posted Date 8 hours ago(29/09/2025 14:40) Job ID 2025-4400 Location : Name Dunbia Sawley Discipline Operations End Dated 03/10/2025 Position Type Permanent Full-Time Job Locations UK-Lancashire-Clitheroe Overview

We are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies - Dunbia UK, part of the Dawn Group. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team, who have a desire to produce better food naturally.

This position works Monday to Friday, 5am to 1.30pm.

Responsibilities Issuing knives, steel aprons and chainmail to operatives.Sharpening of knives and stones using the guides and templates to ensure user safety at all times.Ensure all knives and chainmail are properly washed and sterilised during breaks using appropriate equipment.Ensure all knives, chainmail gloves/sleeves and aprons are properly washed at the end of the shift.Work with departments to ensure any knives are re-sharpened at breaks when required.Communicate with Managers and the Stores Team to issue and record new equipment.Check and monitor all equipment (i.e. chainmail, hooks, bobbets, steels, aprons and knives) daily for damage, unserviceability or if it is likely to pose as a potential product contaminant, and either repair or dispose of as appropriate.Maintaining accurate records of equipment.Work to a ‘clean as you go policy’, ensuring the Knife Room area is kept clean and tidy at all times in line with the cleaning plan.Promote and maintain Health, Safety and Hygiene standards by company rules and regulations.Full compliance with all SOP’s. Qualifications Be able to follow work instructions and Company Procedures.Be very health and safety conscious.Have a flexible approach to work.Have a commitment to quality, reliability and attention to detail.Be willing to gain new skills and experience and undertake formal training.Have the ability to work on own initiative whilst also working as part of a team.Full training will be provided.

 

Benefits:

Large free Car ParkFree Refreshments (Tea and Coffee)Onsite subsidised CanteenWeekly PayPermanent Full-Time workPPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and all equipment providedCompany Pension Scheme (NEST)Staff ShopDeath in Service BenefitPerks at Work Scheme

 

Dunbia is an equal opportunity employer and places a strong emphasis on training and development for both skilled and non-skilled positions.

 

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position. 

 

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