Butcher

Protea USA, Inc.; Telford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for Experienced Butchers to join a modern facility in Telford, UK. The role involves de-boning and trimming beef products, ensuring quality, hygiene, and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have knife handling skills and a strong understanding of food safety. This is a full-time permanent position with a salary ranging from £12.21 to £14.78 per hour and various benefits including a supportive team culture and training opportunities.

Benefits

Free on site parking

Staff referral programme

Opportunities for additional training and development

Staff Meat Box Scheme

Qualifications

• Skilled in knife handling or eager to learn through hands-on training.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality control.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately de-bone and trim beef products.
• Break down beef cuts to meet order requirements.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety standards.

Job description

Job Overview

Teamwork Partnership is looking forExperienced Butchersto join our fast-growing clients team. Were a key player in the UK and international beef supply chain, supplying high-quality British beef to retailers, wholesalers, and food service professionals. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern facility, develop specialist skills, and be part of a dedicated team.

Duties

What You'll Be Doing

• Accurately de-bone and trim beef products in line with customer and company specifications, while optimising yield and reducing waste.
• Break down beef cuts to meet specific order requirements with precision and consistency.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of all beef carcass cuts to support efficient processing.
• Perform all tasks in full compliance with company policies, especially those relating to health and safety and food safety.
• Maintain strict adherence to all standards relating to quality, health & safety, animal welfare, hygiene, food safety, ethical practices, product labelling, and handling procedures.
• Follow established traceability protocols to ensure product identification and labelling accuracy at all times.
• Supporting team efficiency through job rotation and flexible duties
• Opportunity to develop your skills across 6 butchery levels with full training provided
  
  

Requirements

Essential:

• Skilled in knife handling, for skilled roles, or ready to learn and grow into the role through hands-on training.
  
  

Desirable

• Advanced trimming and de-boning techniques
• Experience working with animal carcasses
• At least 1 years experience in knife handling
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality control
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to achieving high levels of customer satisfaction
  
  

What We Offer

• - Full-time, permanent position
• - Monday to Friday schedule, with occasional weekend work as needed
• - Stable daytime hours (usually 7:00am 4:30pm)
• - Supportive, down to earth team culture
• - Free on site parking
• - Staff referral programme
• - Opportunities for additional training and development
• - Staff Meat Box Scheme
  
  

If you are passionate about working in a dynamic manufacturing environment and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Bucher.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.21-£14.78 per hour

Expected hours: 35 45 per week

Additional Pay

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
  
  

Benefits

• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
  
  

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
  
  

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