Butcher

Tesco; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Booker colleague card 10% off

Tesco colleague discount 10% rising to

Tesco Mobile deals 10% off

Insurance discounts (car, home, pet)

Eye tests & glasses discount

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Booker on Gorleston Rd, Lowestoft, is seeking a Commercial Butcher with a can-do attitude and a passion for delivering excellent customer service. You should have proven butchery experience with product knowledge, cutting and preparation skills, and be well-organised with strong communication.

You will engage with customers, prepare orders to their requirements, and maintain health and safety standards. Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers and small

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the butchery trade with good product knowledge and preparation skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and clear communication.
• Understand stock control processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Customers, building relationships to understand their business and needs.
• Prepare orders to customers' requirements.
• Comply with health & safety and legal standards at all times.

Skills

Butchery experience

Product knowledge

Cutting & preparation

Customer service

Stock control understanding

Job description

Booker • Gorleston Rd Lowestoft • Working hours 16 • Apply by 07-Sep-2026

Are you a commercial Butcher, who has a real can do attitude and is passionate about delivering excellent customer service?

Have you got?

Proven experience within the butchery trade with good product knowledge, cutting and preparation skills,

Excellent Customer service skills, be organised and be an excellent communicator

Good understanding of stock control process and procedures.

What is in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

You will be responsible for

Engage with Customers, building relationships with them to understand their business and their needs.

Prepare orders to our customers' requirements

Comply with health & safety and legal standards at all times.

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About us

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact

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Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergro upjobs.co.uk