Factory Butcher - Primal & Portion Cuts (Day Shift)

Birtwistles Food Group; Irlam; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff sales

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee of the Month bonus

Free car parking

Christmas hamper

Birthday voucher

Job summary

The Birtwistles Food Group is seeking a fully trained and experienced butcher for a factory setting on the Day shift. You will apply knife skills to produce primal and portion cuts across beef, pork, lamb and poultry, ensuring quality and yield targets are met.

The role emphasizes working within a team, adapting to change, and maintaining strong communication. Monday to Friday with a rotating Saturday shift; benefits include staff sales, generous holidays and parking.

Qualifications

• Certified butcher with knife handling experience.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Understanding of yields and costs in a factory setting.

Responsibilities

• Produce primal and portion cuts for beef, pork, lamb and poultry.
• Apply knife skills to prepare high-quality cuts for distribution in a factory environment.

Skills

Knife skills

Strong communication

Team player

Commercial awareness

Job description

The Birtwistles Food Group is seeking a fully trained and experienced butcher for a factory setting on the Day shift. You will apply knife skills to produce primal and portion cuts across beef, pork, lamb and poultry, ensuring quality and yield targets are met.

The role emphasizes working within a team, adapting to change, and maintaining strong communication. Monday to Friday with a rotating Saturday shift; benefits include staff sales, generous holidays and parking.