Butchery Supervisor

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training programs

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Life Assurance

Free Parking

EV charging

Job summary

ABP UK in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Production Butchery Supervisor to oversee daily operations and ensure product quality and food safety standards across the site.

Join a major meat producer offering progression, training, and competitive pay dependent on experience, with on-site facilities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in a butchery or meat processing setting.
• Strong butchery skills (beef & lamb experience advantageous).
• Good understanding of quality standards and customer specifications.
• Knowledge of food safety systems and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily butchery operations across the production lines.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of butchers and production operatives.
• Ensure all cutting, trimming, and portioning meets customer specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor yield performance and drive continuous improvement in efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations (e.g. HACCP).
• Work closely with Technical, Planning, and Operations teams to meet production targets.
• Manage labour allocation, shift performance, and productivity levels.
• Conduct regular team briefings, performance reviews, and training sessions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality and reduce waste.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Butchery skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality standards

Food safety

Job description

Location: On site / Glasgow, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General Operative
Salary: Negotiable salary

About Us

ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. We are a food business that specialises in the supply and development of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale.

As one of the UK`s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people, that`s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress within the business.

With the growth and expansion of our ABP Penston site in Glasgow, we have the opportunities below available to build our teams inline with increase in volume.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and driven 2 x Production Butchery Supervisors to join our team. This is a key role within our production operation, responsible for overseeing daily butchery activities, ensuring product quality, meeting production targets, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily butchery operations across the production lines
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of butchers and production operatives
• Ensure all cutting, trimming, and portioning meets customer specifications and quality standards
• Monitor yield performance and drive continuous improvement in efficiency
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations (e.g. HACCP)
• Work closely with Technical, Planning, and Operations teams to meet production targets
• Manage labour allocation, shift performance, and productivity levels
• Conduct regular team briefings, performance reviews, and training sessions
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality and reduce waste

About You

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a butchery or meat processing environment
• Strong technical butchery skills (beef & lamb experience advantageous)
• Good understanding of quality standards and customer specifications
• Knowledge of food safety systems and compliance requirements
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Flexible approach to shift work when required

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing business
• Training and development programmes
• Supportive and team-focused working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme for both colleague and family
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Internal Training and Development Programmes
• Employee discounts offered by customers
• Employee Recognition Programme.
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Benefits Portal inclusive of technology disocunts, vehicle leasing etc.
• Free Parking with EV Charging available with a salary sacrifice
• Onsite subsidised canteen and vending machines
• Life Assurance
• Free Fruit.

If you are a motivated supervisor with a passion for butchery and operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.