Skilled Butcher

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Job Description

If youre a Skilled Butcher who takes pride in precision, pace, and product quality, this role offers the chance to work in a high-volume, well-structured production environment where your expertise genuinely matters.
Youll be joining a busy and growing team where strong knife skills, especially steak cutting, are essential to maintaining output and standards.
Whats in it for you
  • Pay rate of £15 £20 per hour depending on experience and skill level
  • Early starts with regular early finishes (often before 13:15)
  • 28 days holiday
  • 5% pension contribution
  • 25% staff discount on meat products
  • Supportive, team-focused production environment
  • Relocation support available
  • Future earning potential through productivity bonus and profit / share scheme

Your responsibilities as a Skilled Butcher
  • Perform high-quality steak cutting to exact specifications
  • Carry out boning and general butchery across multiple proteins
  • Process beef, pork (including belly and legs), lamb (legs), and some poultry
  • Work efficiently to fulfil daily order volumes (typically 180260 orders)
  • Follow written specifications and production instructions accurately
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and product quality
  • Work closely with the wider production team and Head Butcher

What were looking for in a Skilled Butcher:
Essential skills and experience
  • Strong steak cutting ability (this is critical)
  • Proven butchery and boning experience
  • Experience working with beef, pork, and lamb
  • Ability to work at speed without compromising quality
  • Confidence completing a practical block test
Desirable experience
  • Experience working across multiple protein types
  • Background with transferable knife skills (e.g. chef experience)
  • Experience in high-volume or production-led environments

Junior candidates will be considered if you:
  • Have basic knife skills
  • Are willing to learn and develop
  • Show resilience and a strong work ethic

About the working environment:
  • Fast-paced, order-driven production setting
  • Early morning starts (04:00) with one day off during the week
  • Direct and practical communication style
  • Multi-national team environment
  • Background music/radio during shifts

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If you're a Skilled Butcher ready to build on your experience in a high-performing environment, apply now and take the next step in your career.

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Location:
Carlisle
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Retail

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