Butcher

JR United Kingdom; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food production company in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking an experienced butcher. This role includes processing meat products and requires excellent knife skills, knowledge of meat cuts, and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. The position offers competitive pay based on skill assessment, weekday hours, and opportunities for overtime and career progression. Join a stable and supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive pay aligned to skills

Ongoing training and development

Potential overtime

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.
• Willing to complete a knife skills test during the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Accurately processing meat products while maintaining high safety and hygiene standards.
• Working efficiently within a skilled team.

Skills

Knife skills

Knowledge of meat cuts

Ability to work in a physically demanding environment

Job description

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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

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.