2027 Abattoir Student Programme

SUMMARY:
Not for the faint-hearted. If you can handle it, we want you.
Meat Traders, a major abattoir operation based in Queenstown, is opening applications for our 12-month Abattoir Student Programme. This is real, tough, hands-on exposure to a fast-paced abattoir environment, not a desk job. If you're serious about building a career in meat processing, wholesale, or sales, this is where you prove it.

POSITION INFO:
What you'll get:

• 12 months of practical exposure across abattoir operations, from the production floor through to wholesale.
• A genuine understanding of what it takes to run a major meat processing operation
• Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
• A launchpad into a career in abattoir operations, wholesale, or sales

• A qualification (completed or in progress) in Agriculture, Animal Science, Meat Science, or Food Technology
• Grit, resilience, and a strong stomach for a demanding physical environment
• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in the abattoir, wholesale, or sales space
• A team player who can keep pace in a tough, fast-moving environment