Butcher

Simply Jobsworth; Walsall; On-site; GBP 17,509 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to Permanent contract

Full-time hours

Ongoing training

Job summary

Jobsworth Recruitment is seeking an experienced butcher to join our busy production client in Walsall. You will be responsible for deboning, cutting, trimming and packing meat to customer specifications in a fast-paced environment.

This hands-on role offers full-time hours with a temporary-to-permanent contract for the right candidate. Competitive hourly pay from £12.71 to £15.00, dependent on experience, and a strong focus on food hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a butcher with strong deboning and cutting skills.
• Knowledge of meat cuts, yields, and food hygiene.
• Confident using knives, saws, and butchery equipment.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or willing to complete
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work to deadlines

Responsibilities

• Debone and cut beef, pork, lamb, and poultry to spec
• Trim, portion, and pack products accurately and to food safety standards
• Maintain a clean, hygienic work area in line with H&S and HACCP procedures
• Operate butchery tools, saws, slicers and other equipment safely
• Meet daily production targets and quality standards
• Support stock rotation and waste control

Skills

Butchery skills

Deboning & cutting

Knife handling

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Tools

Butchery tools

Saws

Slicers

Job description

Butcher - Deboning & Cutting
Location: Wasall WS9
Pay: £12.71 - £15.00 per hour dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time 5am till 2pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent

About the Role

Jobsworth Recruitment are looking for an experienced Butcher to join our busy production client based in Walsall. You'll be responsible for high-quality deboning, cutting, trimming and packing of meat to customer specifications.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment. If you take pride in your craft and want a role with the chance to go permanent, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Debone and cut beef, pork, lamb, and poultry to spec
• Trim, portion, and pack products accurately and to food safety standards
• Maintain a clean, hygienic work area in line with H&S and HACCP procedures
• Operate butchery tools, saws, slicers and other equipment safely
• Meet daily production targets and quality standards
• Support stock rotation and waste control

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Butcher with strong deboning and cutting skills
• Knowledge of meat cuts, yields, and food hygiene
• Confident using knives, saws, and butchery equipment
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or willing to complete
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work to deadlines

Desirable:

• Previous experience in manufacturing / wholesale / retail butchery
• Knife skills and speed with accuracy

What We Offer

• £12.71 - £15.00 per hour dependent on experience
• Temp to Permanent contract for the right person
• Full-time hours
• Supportive team + ongoing training