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Lairage Operative

Isle of Man MeatsPublic sector
Part TimePermanentNot specifiedManufacturing
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 20 March 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Part-Time Lairage Operative. Job Type: Part-Time. About Us: Isle of Man Meats Company Ltd is a meat processing company based in the Isle of Man. We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Part-Time Lairage Operative to join our team. Job Summary: As a Part-Time Lairage Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our lairage area, where animals are rested and prepared for processing. This is a part-time role, requiring 22 hours of work per week. Responsibilities: Assist with the unloading and movement of animals into the lairage area. Ensure the lairage area is clean and well-maintained at all times. Monitor animal health and report any concerns to senior staff. Assist with feeding and watering of animals as required. Maintain accurate records of animal movements and health. Work effectively as part of a team to achieve production targets. Requirements: No previous experience necessary, training will be provided. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Good communication and teamwork skills. Physical fitness and ability to lift and move animals. Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic. Desired Qualifications: Basic understanding of animal welfare and handling principles. Food Safety and Handling / WATOK moving and Handling certification (or willingness to obtain). Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays. If you are a motivated and animal care-focused individual, we encourage you to apply for this part-time role by sending your CV to: people@IOMMeats.com

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi65%
AI exposure (AIOE)i55%

This role contains a high proportion of routine and codifiable tasks, such as cleaning, feeding, and basic animal movement, which are increasingly automatable with robotics and IoT solutions. However, tasks involving animal welfare monitoring, team coordination, and situational judgment still require human presence and are only partially exposed to AI augmentation. As a result, automation risk is high but not total, and AI tools can assist but not fully replace the operative.

Task analysis

  • Assist with unloading and movement of animals into the lairage area
  • Ensure the lairage area is clean and well-maintained at all times
  • Monitor animal health and report any concerns to senior staff
  • Assist with feeding and watering of animals as required
  • Maintain accurate records of animal movements and health
  • Work effectively as part of a team to achieve production targets
  • Report equipment or facility issues to supervisors
  • Follow all health, safety, and animal welfare protocols

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 Not visa eligible
UK SOC2020: 8111Food, Drink and Tobacco Process Operatives
O*NET: 51-3022.00 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

MANUFACTURING · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £50k
UK sector median
£37,297
UK sector mean
£44,097
£0£13k£25k£38k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Use mobile apps for digital record-keeping
  • Learn basic IoT device monitoring for animal welfare
  • Adopt wearable tech for safety and workflow alerts

📈 Disruption outlook

10%1 yr
40%5 yrs
65%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 TechnologyAutomated Lairage Cleaning Systems

Robotic systems for cleaning and sanitation tasks

🤖 AI AgentAnimal Health Monitoring Sensors

IoT sensors to track animal welfare automatically

🔀 RestructureCross-Functional Team Roles

Combine lairage with logistics for efficiency

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

Routine tasks are automatable but human oversight is essential for welfare and safety

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Digitise and automate animal movement records

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate team updates and welfare alerts

Copilot for Excel

Track and analyse animal health data

Key Skills

TeamworkIntermediateManual HandlingIntermediateCleaningIntermediateHealth and SafetyIntermediateAttention to DetailIntermediateOperation MonitoringBeginnerAnimal WelfareBeginnerAnimal HandlingBeginnerTime ManagementIntermediateActive ListeningBeginner

Knowledge Areas

Production and ProcessingFood ProductionHealth and Safety ProceduresAnimal Welfare and LegislationCleaning and Sanitation StandardsReporting and DocumentationTeam Leadership and Collaboration

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringSpeaking

Alternative Career Paths

Meat Processing Operative90% match

Transition to a role focused on meat cutting, trimming, and packing within the processing plant.

Animal Welfare Technician75% match

Specialize in monitoring and ensuring animal welfare standards in agricultural or processing settings.

Cleaning and Sanitation Operative70% match

Move into a role focused on facility cleaning and hygiene in food or industrial environments.

Warehouse Operative65% match

Apply manual handling and record-keeping skills in a warehouse or logistics setting.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Microsoft Excel

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Getting Information
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Processing Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Coaching and Developing Others

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

0%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

94%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

1/5

Little prep

O*NET Median Salary

£21k

US ref. $27k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Production

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