Butcher/Meat Trimmer (PM Shift)

Dunbia Group; Grindleton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Large free car park

Free refreshments

Onsite canteen

Weekly pay

PPE provided

Pension (NEST)

Staff shop

Life assurance

Perks at Work

Job summary

Dunbia Group in the UK is seeking capable butchers for full-time or part-time roles in a fast-paced meat processing environment. You will cut beef, trim portions, and ensure yields meet targets while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Shifts run Mon-Fri 3.15pm–11.45pm with full training provided; prior butchery/meat trimming experience is required. The role offers progression, a pension, and onsite facilities in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• Previous butchery/meat trimming experience required.
• Knowledge of safety and hygiene standards in meat processing.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Use knives and equipment safely to cut beef and trim portions.
• Cut products within weight and thickness targets to maximise yield.
• Store and use PPE correctly (including knives).
• Advise production on material quality/spec issues.
• Maintain good relationships with team and supervisors.
• Comply with EH&S, QA and Food Safety standards.
• Follow risk assessments and SOPs.
• Keep the work area clean and tidy.
• Work in a chilled environment.
• Be ready to learn and adapt; training provided.

Skills

Knife skills

Butchery experience

Food safety

Team player

Safety conscious

Job description

We are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies - Dunbia UK, part of the Dawn Group. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team, who have a desire to produce better food naturally.

We are looking for individuals with a passion for food production and a commitment to upholding food safety standards. Previous butchery experience for these roles is required.

Full time and part time hours are available.

Full time is 40 hours per week, and shifts operate from Monday to Friday 3.15pm to 11.45pm

Please call the HR Office on 01200 415000 for more details.

• Use of knives or other equipment in a safe manner, to perform beef cutting and trimming.
• Confidently cutting products within weight and thickness parameters, achieving or exceeding the yield, giveaway and quality targets, ensuring that throughputs are maximised.
• The correct use and storage of issued Personal Protective Equipment (including chainmail and knives etc.)
• Advising production management on issues with raw material quality and/or specification.
• Building positive relationships with colleagues, Team Leaders and Managers.
• Full compliance and strict adherence to all Environmental, Health & Safety, Quality and Food Safety standards laid out in departmental and site policies and procedures.
• Ensuring full understanding and compliance with Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area.
• Working in a chilled environment
• Previous Butchery/Meat Trimming experience in a fast paced environment
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of traditional cuts, with the ability to operate butchery equipment safely and efficiently
• Familiarity with food safety practices and regulations to ensure compliance in all aspects of food handling
• Be able to follow instructions and procedures
• Be safety conscious
• Reliable, hardworking, and a good team player, as well as having the ability to work on your own initiative
• Flexible approach to work, with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Be willing to gain new skills and experience
• Full training and career progression will be provided.

Benefits

• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Large free Car Park
• Free Refreshments (Tea and Coffee)
• Onsite subsidised Canteen
• Weekly Pay
• Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time work
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and all work equipment provided
• Company Pension Scheme (NEST)
• Staff Shop
• Life Assurance, Death in Service Benefit
• Perks at Work Scheme

Dunbia is an equal opportunity employer and places a strong emphasis on training and development for both skilled and non-skilled positions.

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.