Job Description

Learn your craft at Cranswick

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Trainee Butchers. Through a structured 12-week on boarding programme, you will gain the essential technical skills required for butchery in a production environment, including safe knife handling, carcass breakdown, trimming and quality control.

On successful completion of your probation period, you will progress onto an NVQ Level 2 in Meat and Poultry Industry Skills.

Key responsibilities

Learning core butchery techniques including boning and trimming Operating within a fast-paced production line environment to meet efficiency and yield targets Adhering to food hygiene, HACCP and Health & Safety standards always Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production schedules Contributing to stock control, waste reduction and quality assurance processes

Training & Progression

A structured 12-week on boarding and skills development programme with regular set milestones Mentoring and support NVQ Level 2 in Meat and Poultry Industry Skills with the opportunity to progress to level 3 upon completion of level 2

What we're looking for

A genuine interest in learning butchery skills (previous experience is not essential) Good attention to detail and ability to follow instruction and specification A team player with reliability and strong work ethic

What we offer

Competitive pay with progression based on competency (earning potential up to 17.49) Full internal and external training provided Employee benefits A clear development pathway within the butchery and wider production team

Hours

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 06:00 - 14:30

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.49 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person