Filleter

Chessington, England, United Kingdom

1/15/2025

Who is New England Seafood International?

New England Seafood International (NESI) was established in 1991 and is an importer and processor of premium fresh and frozen sustainable fish and seafood. NESI employs circa 650 people across two sites in the UK and imports a wide range of wild and farmed fish and shellfish from all around the world. We are part of the Sealaska Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation formed in 1971 and which is owned by 22,000 Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian shareholders, who are all bloodline descendants of the first settlers to the Americas.

Our vision is to “show people how to enjoy fish every day” and we pride ourselves on our supply chain integrity, sustainable sourcing and high-quality product. Our values run through our business and are Respect, Customer Care, By Learning We Grow, Team Spirit and Integrity.

Title: Fish Filleter

Reports to: Area Manager

Location: Chessington, Surrey KT9 1TW

Salary: £25,618.11 to £31,392.68

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off Day shift

Hours: 7:00am – 7:00pm

Accountabilities

We are looking for highly engaged, motivated people to join our team of filleters, where you will be given a fantastic opportunity to learn a new skill. You don’t need to have any previous experience, you just need to have the right attitude, willingness to learn and enjoy being part of a team, We have highly experienced trainers on hand, waiting for your arrival to equip and train you with everything you need! You will start as a beginner but with training and upskilling you will grow along with your salary!

Role

At the end of your training, you will be able and confident in your role as a filleter and accountable to:

• To fillet fish to a high standard as required, maintaining consistency, quality with minimal waste.
• Achieve the set targets of fish per hour.
• To identify classifications of fish species, freshness and quality.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and tidy working environment.
• Communicate with team leader & line manager to raise quality issues or work-related issues.
• Cover for areas when instructed by the Area Manager.
  
  

Experience

What experiences, knowledge and capabilities do I need to demonstrate?

You will learn everything you need to know on the job. As a trainee, you’ll initially be given less challenging tasks such as making simple cuts into the fish or taking the bones out of a fish that’s already been sliced open. You’ll also learn how to use and care for the tools and equipment you’ll be using as a filleter. This is a great opportunity to learn a skill to last a lifetime an be part of a team that will support you and help you every step of the way,

• Experience within a FMCG environment (desirable)
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Be able to meet and complete orders on time
• Have knowledge of fish species
• Have basic Food Safety
• Be willing to learn and adapt.
  
  

How To Apply

If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the attached internal application form and submit together with an up-to-date CV to recruitment@nesefood.com .

Or, if you know of any friends or family who may be interested please do pass on their CV to the HR team at Chessington and complete the attached Employee Referral form and send it to recruitment@neseafood.com ,which could earn you both a share of £500!

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