Butchery Apprentice Darlington

Inspiro Learning Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Discounts for staff in Morrisons

Career progression and development

Free parking

Pension and life assurance

Healthcare/Well-being benefits

Morrisons MyPerks

Job summary

Morrisons is offering a 13-week Customer Assistant placement, followed by a 12-month Butcher apprenticeship under the Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme. The role focuses on learning knife skills, meat preparation, and customer service within a busy supermarket setting.

Successful candidates will access training, support, and progression into management pathways through the Leadership School, with structured assessments and development opportunities throughout the programme.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required – full training and support will be provided through the apprenticeship programme.
• Ability to be trained to use equipment required for the job and to prepare fresh items.
• Ideal for college or sixth-form leavers seeking their first step into the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, helpful service to customers in-store.
• Learn knife skills and meat preparation (primal cuts, grinding, dicing) as part of the apprenticeship.
• Participate in structured training and assessments during the programme and progression steps.

Skills

Knife skills

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 2 Butcher apprenticeship standard

Job description

Programme name Level 2 - Butcher 14 months From a Bradford market stall to one of the UK’s largest supermarket chains

To make and provide food we’re all proud of, where everyone’s effort is worthwhile, so more and more people can afford to enjoy eating well.

We are proud to be a Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK through our network of 497 conveniently located supermarkets and various online home delivery channels.

Our business is predominantly food and grocery focussed and uniquely, we source and process half of the fresh food that we sell in our own manufacturing facilities and stores which gives us close control over provenance and quality. Our committed and trained food makers and shopkeepers prepare food in-store for customers and we have more skilled colleagues preparing food in store than any other retailer.

Every week around 9 million customers pass through our doors and over 118,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover over 97% of UK postcodes through our online delivery service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day.

We are looking for a Customer Assistant who will progress to a Butchery Apprentice to join our store as part of our Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme.

About the Proper Jobs Fresh Start Programme

We know things are tough out there for young people right now. But we also know that lots of you are staying focused on finding a good career with great prospects. That’s why we’re launching our Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme. It will offer 1,000 new apprenticeships by 2030 to people like you.

Our Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme lasts for up to 2 years. It combines learning in the workplace, formal off-the-job training and online learning.

For more information and FAQs click here

About the Job Role

You’ll start by spending 13 weeks working as a Morrisons Customer Assistant, before progressing to a 12-month apprenticeship in Butchery. If you successfully complete your apprenticeship and assessments, you could then progress to our Sir Ken Morrison Leadership School. This is a six-month programme, which can kickstart your journey into retail management.

Butchery plays a huge role in the history of Morrisons. It’s not just a Proper Job - it’s one of the oldest crafts in the world.

After 13 weeks, you’ll progress to a a Butchery Apprentice, and through the apprenticeship we’ll help you learn about knife skills so you’re able to prepare meat primals through cutting, mincing, and dicing. You'll also learn about the different animal species we work with, and the techniques you need to produce and process meat products.

You will be providing a friendly and helpful service to all our customers, whilst you develop through your apprenticeship programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start their career and gain qualifications while earning.

Ideal for college or sixth-form leavers seeking their first step into the workplace.

No previous experience required – full training and support will be provided through the apprenticeship programme - you’ll just need the ability to be trained to use the equipment required and the ability to be trained to prepare fresh items.

We welcome applications from people at the beginning of their career journey who want to learn and develop.

This apprenticeship provides structured training and dedicated support, making it particularly attractive to those entering the workplace.

We value your hard work and commitment, and in return, we provide:

• Generous holiday entitlement


• 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores available from the day you join us


• Additional 10% discount card for a Friend or Family member


• Career progression and development opportunities


• Subsidised in store cafe or shop floor ranges


• Free parking


• Competitive pension and life assurance


• Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP


• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more


• Optional Payroll charity donations


• A range of family friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave

Find out more about working in Retail at Morrisons Here

After 13 weeks as a Customer Assistant, you’ll enrol as aButchery apprentice and:

• Complete a level 2 Butcher apprenticeship standard


• Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace


• Learn and train for a specific job


• Get hands-on experience in a job


• Study for 6 hours of your working hours


• Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship


• Be entitled to a TOTUM membership, find out more here About TOTUM | TOTUM UK

Please note, due to the nature of the role, you must be 18+ to apply.This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received and you may be invited to an interview before the closing date. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment.