We are The Butchers Recruiter, part of The Food Recruitment Group - a specialist business focused exclusively on the meat processing sector across the UK and Ireland.
We work closely with some of the industry’s leading food production businesses, supplying the people who play a vital role in helping to feed the nation.
We’re an owner-led, hands-on company that understands the realities of the sector - and we’re now looking to develop the next generation of recruitment talent.
What You’ll Get
Full training in recruitment and the food manufacturing sector
Clear progression into senior resourcing or consultant roles
A supportive, team-focused environment
Exposure to a specialist and in-demand market
Competitive salary with uncapped earning potential
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Birthday off every year
Holiday entitlement increases with service (1 extra day per year for the first 5 years)
Basic salary increasing to £30,000 – £35,000 once fully trained
Full training, hands-on support and clear progression
What you’ll be doing as Trainee Recruitment Resourcer:
This is a true trainee role — no prior recruitment experience required. If you’re driven, organised, and enjoy working with people, this is a chance to build a long-term, high-earning career in recruitment. You’ll support delivery across a range of vacancies including Butchers, Production Operatives, Supervisors and Management roles. Day-to-day you will:
Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn and internal systems
Write and post job adverts
Screen candidates via phone and video interviews
Build and manage talent pipelines
Arrange interviews and coordinate diaries
Support candidates throughout the recruitment process
Maintain CRM systems (Salesforce, Excel trackers)
Assist with compliance (Right to Work, references)
Deliver a high-quality candidate experience
Work towards clear KPIs and targets as you develop
What we’re looking for in a Trainee Recruitment Resourcer:
We’re more interested in attitude than experience. You’ll need to be:
Confident and comfortable speaking to people
Organised and able to manage multiple tasks
Resilient and motivated
Keen to learn and develop
Detail-oriented and process-driven
Previous experience in Customer Service, Sales, Retail, Hospitality or other office-based roles would be suitable.
Working hours:
You will work Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00. We’re a flexible and supportive employer with flexibility working both ways.
To apply for this role as Trainee Recruitment Resourcer at The Butchers Recruiter, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV
Salary description
£25000.00 - £42000.00 per year