Butcher

The Butchers Recruiter; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Skilled Boner Knife Hand for a temporary position in Clitheroe. The role involves breaking carcasses down into primals while maintaining quality standards in a chilled food production environment. Candidates must have experience and be familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices. The position offers a competitive pay rate with overtime opportunities, working Monday to Friday with possible weekends. Health & safety training is provided.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday entitlement

PPE provided

Health & safety training

Qualifications

• Experience in a chilled food production environment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Ability to operate scales and packing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Break carcasses down from whole to primals using a band-saw or knife.
• Maintain yields and quality standards in line with customer specifications.
• Operate vacuum packing machinery and strapper equipment.
• Pack, label, and palletise fresh products.

Skills

Breaking carcasses

Operating band-saw

Quality control

Using packing machinery

Knife safety

Job description

Skilled Boner Knife Hand

We are pleased to offer this temporary position through our agency. Please review the details below and contact us if you are interested.

Location: Sawley, Clitheroe BB7

Overview

Skilled Boners required to break carcasses into primals and perform associated duties in a chilled food production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Break carcasses down from whole to primals using a band-saw or knife.
• Maintain yields and quality standards in line with customer specifications.
• Operate vacuum packing machinery and strapper equipment.
• Box, crate, and palletise fresh products.
• Label bagged products and follow packing specifications.
• Operate scales and collect fat as required.
• Prepare dolays and undertake general duties.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (e.g., Dropped Meat Policy).
• Ensure knife safety, cleaning, and storage procedures are followed.

Pay & Benefits

Basic Rate: £14.22/hr | Overtime: £21.33/hr (after 40 hours). Holiday entitlement: 5.6 weeks, accrued at 12.07%.

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday (potential weekend work). Shifts: 06:00–14:30 or 15:15–23:45. 30-minute unpaid break.

Compliance Note

All roles require completion of Right-to-Work checks and adherence to GLAA standards. PPE and health & safety training will be provided on site.