Butcher

Gap Personnel; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food production company in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking an experienced butcher. This role offers competitive pay based on skills and assessments, Monday to Friday hours, and opportunities for career progression. Candidates must have proven butchery experience and excellent knife skills, and be prepared for a physically demanding environment. This position also includes ongoing training and a potential for a temporary to permanent contract.

Benefits

Competitive pay aligned to skills

Monday to Friday working hours

Temporary to permanent contract

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in butchery, slaughter, or meat processing is essential.
• Excellent knife skills and knowledge of meat cuts.
• Able to work in a physically demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Valid driving licence and access to reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Accurately processing meat products while maintaining high safety and hygiene standards.
• Working efficiently within a skilled team.
• Participating in training, including Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification.

Skills

Knife skills

Meat processing experience

Slaughter experience

Ability to work under physical demands

Job description

Experienced Butcher Needed – Merthyr Tydfil

£12.40 to £16.64 per hour (depending on knife skills assessment) | Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Temporary to Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food production company seeking experienced butchers with strong meat processing and slaughter experience.

This is a great opportunity for candidates looking for a stable role with weekday hours and clear career progression.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in butchery, slaughter, or meat processing is essential
• Excellent knife skills and knowledge of meat cuts
• Able to work in a physically demanding and fast-paced environment
• Valid driving licence and access to reliable transport (limited public transport)
• Willing to complete a knife skills test during the recruitment process — pay rate will be determined based on performance

Role Overview:

• Accurately processing meat products while maintaining high safety and hygiene standards
• Working efficiently within a skilled team
• Participating in training, including Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive pay aligned to skills demonstrated in assessment
• Monday to Friday hours with potential overtime
• Temporary to permanent contract with ongoing training and development

If you meet the above requirements and want to join a reputable production team, please get in touch with us to apply.