Skilled Butcher

If you’re 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.

You’ll be joining a busy and growing team where strong knife skills, especially steak cutting, are essential to maintaining output and standards.

What’s 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 180–260 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 we’re 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
 
Apply now
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