Boning Hall Operative (Skilled/Semi-Skilled)

Pickstock Telford Ltd.; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly bonus

Free on site parking

Training and development

Job summary

Pickstock Telford Ltd. in Telford is hiring a Boning Hall Operative (Skilled/Semi-Skilled) to accurately de-bone and trim beef products, optimise yield and follow customer specifications.

You will break down cuts, learn all carcass cuts, adhere to health, safety and food safety standards, and participate in team rotation with full training across 6 levels. The role is Mon-Fri, 42.5 hours, with on-site parking.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in knife handling.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality control.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately de-bone and trim beef products to customer specs while minimising waste.
• Break down beef cuts to meet order requirements with precision.
• Develop knowledge of all beef carcass cuts to support processing.
• Comply with health, safety, food safety, and quality standards.
• Follow traceability protocols for accurate labelling and product ID.
• Support team efficiency through rotation and cross-training; training across 6 levels.

Skills

Knife handling

Food manufacturing experience

Food safety

Independent work

Team contribution

Trimming & deboning

Animal carcasses handling

Job description

Champion the Quality of British Beef with Pickstock.

At Pickstock we’re proud to supply premium British beef to retailers, wholesalers and food service partners across the UK and beyond. Our facility in Telford handles every stage of meat processing – from slaughter to processing and distribution – ensuring full traceability, control and quality at every step.

• Boning Hall Operative (Skilled/Semi-Skilled)
• Telford
• £12.21 – £14.78 per hour (DOE) + Weekly Bonus
• Full Time, Permanent
• 42.5 Hours p/w Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:30pm

Find out more about this role below.

Pickstock Telford is looking for Experienced Butchers to join our fast-growing team. We’re a key player in the UK and international beef supply chain, supplying high-quality British beef to retailers, wholesalers, and food service professionals. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern facility, develop specialist skills, and be part of a dedicated team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Accurately de-bone and trim beef products in line with customer and company specifications, while optimising yield and reducing waste.
Break down beef cuts to meet specific order requirements with precision and consistency.
Develop a thorough knowledge of all beef carcass cuts to support efficient processing.
Perform all tasks in full compliance with company policies, especially those relating to health and safety and food safety.
Maintain strict adherence to all standards relating to quality, health & safety, animal welfare, hygiene, food safety, ethical practices, product labelling, and handling procedures.
Follow established traceability protocols to ensure product identification and labelling accuracy at all times.
Supporting team efficiency through job rotation and flexible duties
Opportunity to develop your skills across 6 butchery levels with full training provided

What We’re Looking For:

• Skilled in knife handling, for skilled roles, or ready to learn and grow into the role through hands-on training.
• At least 1 years’ experience in knife handling
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality control
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to achieving high levels of customer satisfaction
• Advanced trimming and de-boning techniques
• Experience working with animal carcasses

What We Offer:

• Monday to Friday schedule, with occasional weekend work as needed
• Stable daytime hours (usually 7:00am – 4:30pm)
• Supportive, down to earth team culture
• Free on site parking
• Staff referral programme
• Opportunities for additional training and development

Visit our people section to learn more about being part of the Pickstock family