This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for an experienced Skilled Butcher within an established food manufacturing business. We provide full relocation support to help make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Location: South Lincolnshire
Salary: £17.47 per hour
Role Type: Permanent - Right to Work in the UK required
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: 06:00-16:30, four days between Monday and Friday, with one weekday off
Overtime: May be available but is not guaranteed
About the Role
We are currently recruiting experienced Skilled Butchers to join a well-established food manufacturing business in South Lincolnshire. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals seeking competitive pay, employee benefits and long-term career development.
As a Skilled Butcher, you will work on a beef boning line, removing bones from beef primals and preparing cuts for trimming while maintaining product quality, yield, food safety and production standards. Site training on product specifications and procedures will be provided.
Benefits
Generous holiday entitlement
15% staff discount
Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
Career development opportunities
Subsidised staff canteen
Company pension and life assurance
Healthcare and wellbeing benefits, including Aviva Digital GP
MyPerks discounts
Family-friendly leave policies
Free parking Duties
Deboning beef primals using knives and bladed machinery
Preparing beef cuts for trimming and further processing
Working with cuts including topside, thick flank, fillet, collar, blade, ribs, brisket, rump, neck and ribeye
Maintaining product quality, yield and efficient production
Following knife safety, food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures
Keeping knives sterilised and work areas clean
Supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge with team members Requirements
Previous professional butchery experience and strong knife skills are essential
Experience completing a range of beef deboning tasks
Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain high standards
Good concentration and accuracy in a fast-paced, repetitive environment
Understanding of food safety and hygiene procedures
Communicative English to understand safety instructions and supervisor directions
Food Safety Level 2 is desirable; training can be provided on site Working Environment
The role is based in a chilled abattoir and boning hall, with temperatures typically between 2°C and 9°C. The work involves handling raw meat, repetitive hand and wrist movements and extended periods of standing. Mandatory PPE, including chainmail and cut-resistant protection, is provided.
The selection process includes a CV review, Teams discussion, site tour and block test. An immediate start is available.
Relocation Support
This role is based in South Lincolnshire. Through our bespoke "Recruit and Relocate" solution, Workforce can support candidates willing to relocate by assisting with accommodation sourcing and helping them settle into the area.
If you are an experienced Skilled Butcher looking for a new opportunity with competitive pay and excellent employee benefits, we would love to hear from you
Salary description
£17.00 - £17.00 per year