Job Description

About us.

Abernethy Butter is a multi-award-winning small artisan speciality butter maker temporarily based at Bluestone Business Park in Craigavon. We are now looking for an enthusiastic trainee Buttermaker to join our team. The successful applicant will receive full training.

This role is currently based in Craigavon; however, the business will relocate to new premises in Moira in early 2026 as part of a strategic investment and expansion program.

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After training, you will be responsible for producing our award-winning butter.

This process involves loading fresh cream into the butter churns and operating the butter churn machinery. You will help the team with all general aspects of production and cleaning, maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe working environment and work with shaping butter, wrapping and labelling products, packaging orders and dispatch.

About you

(criteria)

Have previous experience in catering, food handling or a food production environment.

An understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Physical fitness to handle the demands of the job, including lifting and manual tasks.

The ability to follow both written (English) and verbal instructions accurately.

Good timekeeping skills to support efficient workflow for the rest of the team.

This is an introductory role in a rapidly growing and ambitious business. Extensive future opportunities for skills development and promotion within the company are available in this job, which may suit a chef or kitchen porter looking for a change of roles and sociable hours.

This role is full-time, with a basic 39.5 hours per week, with paid overtime occasionally required. It is permanent, Monday through Friday, 8 am--4 pm, with 31 days paid holiday per year, including a one-week Christmas closure period.

Pay rate is dependent on reletive experience.

To apply, please email your CV outlining your relevant experience to paul@abernethybutter.com, post it to Abernethy Butter, 7A Bluestone Business Park, Moyraverty West Road, Craigavon, BT65 5HU, or call us on 07946 119918.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person