Butcher

Frontline Recruitment Group; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-quality farm shop in Long Eaton is seeking a skilled butcher to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong knife skills, experience in traditional butchery, and excellent customer service abilities. Responsibilities include preparing and displaying meats, maintaining hygiene standards, and providing top-notch service. Both part-time and full-time positions are available, with competitive pay of £14.00 - £18.00 per hour based on experience.

Benefits

Company events and team socials

Free or discounted food

Employee discount

On-site parking

Temp to perm opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced butcher with a background in retail or traditional butchery.
• Strong knife skills and carcass breakdown experience essential.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cut, and display meats to the highest standards.
• Maintain exceptional food hygiene and stock rotation.
• Deliver outstanding counter service to customers.

Skills

Knife skills

Customer service

Food hygiene knowledge

Proactive work ethic

Job description

JOB TITLE: Butcher

LOCATION: Long Eaton, NG10

HOURS: Five days per week, 08:00 - 16:00, including one weekend day

PAY: £14.00 - £18.00 per hour (DOE)

Frontline Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of a high-quality farm shop in the heart of Long Eaton. Our client specialises in locally sourced boxed meats and traditional carcass butchery. We are seeking skilled butchers who take pride in their craftsmanship, customer service, and presentation.

Pay & Benefits

• £14.00 - £18.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Company events and team socials
• Free or discounted food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Temp to perm opportunities for a right candidate

The Role

• Prepare, cut, and display meats to the highest standards, performing both half-cuts and full carcass breakdowns
• Maintain exceptional food hygiene, stock rotation, and traceability records
• Deliver outstanding counter service, advising customers, portioning, and upselling products
• Assist with ordering, receiving deliveries, and ensuring consistent stock levels
• Support daily setup and clean‑down of the butchery area
• Work collaboratively with the team to maintain smooth operations and efficient preparation

Requirements

• Experienced butcher with a background in retail or traditional butchery
• Strong knife skills and carcass breakdown experience essential
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP, and allergen controls
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently when required
• Ability to lead butchery assistants
• Part‑time and full‑time positions available (up to 3 roles)

Apply today and start work as early as next day!

Frontline Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as an employment business for this vacancy.