Hides & Yard Operative
| Posting date: | 06 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | KA8 9ST |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | AK Stoddart's |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Job ref Ayr Hides & Yard |
Summary
Job Summary:
This role is responsible for receiving cattle hides from the Slaughterhall which are then trimmed, cleaned, stored, cured and prepared for Despatch.
Key Responsibilities:
• Transfer hides from Slaughterhall to Hide Shed
• Prepare the hides to specification and Company standards, storing hides according to weight bandings
• Cure hides
• Prepare and despatch hide order
• Gut room duties including separating intestines into edible/non-edible and preparing these for washing
• Tripe room duties including washing edible intestinal parts, preparing for chilling according to customer specifications
• Ensure robust controls and that all relevant records and paperwork are accurately maintained
• Report any variances from specification to Team Leader
• General yard maintenance including loading and unloading of materials,
operating forklifts and other machinery safely, keeping the yard clean and
organised
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Assist with other tasks as needed, collaborate with all other departments to
ensure smooth operations
This role is responsible for receiving cattle hides from the Slaughterhall which are then trimmed, cleaned, stored, cured and prepared for Despatch.
Key Responsibilities:
• Transfer hides from Slaughterhall to Hide Shed
• Prepare the hides to specification and Company standards, storing hides according to weight bandings
• Cure hides
• Prepare and despatch hide order
• Gut room duties including separating intestines into edible/non-edible and preparing these for washing
• Tripe room duties including washing edible intestinal parts, preparing for chilling according to customer specifications
• Ensure robust controls and that all relevant records and paperwork are accurately maintained
• Report any variances from specification to Team Leader
• General yard maintenance including loading and unloading of materials,
operating forklifts and other machinery safely, keeping the yard clean and
organised
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Assist with other tasks as needed, collaborate with all other departments to
ensure smooth operations