Butcher - Cullybackey

Henderson Group; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 34,716,000 - 38,022,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Employee assistance programme

Discount scheme UK/Ireland

Job summary

Henderson Group is seeking a skilled butcher for an expanding team at EuroSPAR/Foodmarket (Cullybackey). The role covers area roast across multiple sites, delivering excellent customer service, food safety, and presentation at the counter. Working hours are Monday–Saturday, 8:00am–5:00pm with some flexibility.

34 hours weekly, full-time. The successful candidate will have prior butcher experience, meat cutting skills, and a positive, detail-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in a butcher environment with meat cutting skills.
• Strong customer service skills and product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class service to customers at the counter.
• Portion, present and label meat products to spec.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards.
• Ensure display stock and prices are accurate.
• Support team and assist with other duties as required.

Skills

Butchery experience

Customer service

Health & safety

Job description

Job Posting Closing Date: 11.59pm, Monday 19th October 2026

Butcher
Pay rate £14.30 per hour and great benefits. Full-time position at 34 hours per week, working within the hours of Monday - Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with a degree of flexibility required.

EUROSPAR/Foodmarket (Cullybackey) 100 Main Street, Cullybackey, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT42 1BW

Who are we?

Henderson Group are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 6,000 staff and have been placed 3rd in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024.

We're an Investors in People accredited, family-owned group, and our culture is lived out through our four core values- Ambition, Customer First, Teamwork and Integrity.

A look into the role:

Are you a skilled butcher ready to take the next step in your career? Fergus Butchery is expanding and we’re looking for experienced butchers to join our growing team to provide area cover across multiple sites.

You’ll join our friendly team to deliver first class customer service, quality & presentation at the butchery counter, maintain great hygiene standards, and prepare a range of pre- packed products. You’ll be supported by a team of brilliant people, and there are fantastic career development and progression opportunities.

As Butcher you will:

• Provide a first-class service to all of our customers.
• Listening to and understanding our customers' needs and advising customers about our products and services.
• Portion, arrange and present food to the required specification.
• Ensure stock is displayed in the correct position to attract sales, the correct price is displayed, alongside effective stock rotation practices to reduce wastage.
• Exercise and enforce constant watch over Health & Safety, Security, Discipline and Due Diligence.
• Carry out food safety control checks in all areas to ensure all standards are being maintained and recorded in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Ensure a high standard of cleanliness in the Butchery Department (front and back) is maintained at all times.
• To work closely with and assist other members of the team with other duties of a similar nature or level of responsibility as required.
• Undertake other duties as required for the role.

Skills for Success

• If you are an experienced skilled butcher, that’s ideal!
• As a minimum, you’ll have previously worked in a Butchery environment and will have established some meat cutting skills. Further training can be provided, with the opportunity to build your knowledge and skills in this important service area
• We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, attention to detail and an enthusiasm to help expand and develop our butchery offering.
• Candidates must be aged 18 years or above.

Applicants should note that based on the response, the company may increase the shortlisting criteria.

Are we right for you?

As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.

Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.

Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.

Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.

Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.

The Reward

The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days.You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve. And we will be here to celebrate your success.

Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people. Benefits include attractive pay, employee assistance programme, discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.

Working Hours

Full-time position at 34 hours per week, working within the hours of Monday - Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with a degree of flexibility required.Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to discuss working hours and shift patterns in further detail at interview.