Butchery Assistant - Hillcrest

Henderson Group; Portrush; Hybrid; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee benefits

Staff discount

Employee assistance programme

Zusammenfassung

Henderson Group is hiring a Butchery Assistant in Newtownabbey. You will join our team to deliver first-class service, handle counter work, and prepare meat for display within company standards.

We offer both full-time and part-time roles, with hours from 7am to 6pm, occasional Sundays, and a flexible approach. Training and progression opportunities are available within our growing butchery operations.

Qualifikationen

• Aged 18 or over due to safety requirements.
• Retail experience or experience in a customer-facing role preferred.
• Experience in a meat/poultry service environment is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Cutting and preparing meat to preset standards.
• Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness at all times.
• Providing excellent counter service and advising customers on products.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Meat preparation

Hygiene standards

Food safety

Teamwork

Jobbeschreibung

Job Posting Closing Date: 11.59pm, Tuesday 24th November 2026

Butchery Assistant

Rate of pay: Up to £13.45 per hour (depending on age)

Full-Time & part-time positions available at 22.5 - 37.5 hours per week, working within the hours of 7am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday with availability to work on a Sunday occasionally, with a degree of flexibility required.

Would you like to learn a new skill and develop your career within a growing area of the business?

At Henderson Retail. We have recently expanded our company-owned butchery operations and have exciting plans for future growth. As a Butchery Assistant, you will have the opportunity to undertake an accredited learning programme (subject to eligibility criteria) and develop your skills for potential future progression within Henderson Retail Butchery operations.

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 2025.

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

A look into the role:

You’ll join our friendly team to deliver first class customer service, quality & presentation at the butchery counter, maintain great hygiene standards prepare a range of pre- packed products and preparing meat for display following company standards.

Duties of the role will include:

• Cutting and preparing meat products to pre-set standards.
• Ensuring that all hygiene and cleanliness procedures are followed at all times.
• Providing and excellent counter service to our customers- listening to their needs and providing expert advice on our products.

Great training will also be provided, and there’ll be opportunities to progress your career within our Butchery Concessions as you develop your skills.

Skills for Success

We are looking for team members with personality, passion, energy and a positive attitude, who know how to make our customers smile and provide the very best experience.

Due to the safety requirements within a butchery counter, candidates must be aged 18 years or above.

Desirable Skills

Although not essential, it would be ideal if you have:

• Previous retail experience or experience working within a customer facing role
• Previous experience working within a meat/ poultry service environment.

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 that places the community at the heart of what we do. 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, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.

Full-Time & part-time positions available at 22.5 - 37.5 hours per week, working within the hours of 7am to 6pm Monday to Saturday with availability to work on a Sunday occasionally, with a degree of flexibility required.

Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to discuss working hours and shift patterns in further detail at Interview.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Hightown Avenue Mallusk, Newtownabbey BT36 4RT [phone] [e-mail]