Primal Butchers, Primal Butchers

Pilgrim's Europe; Andover; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food production company as a full-time Butcher in Andover. This role offers training and opportunities for growth, focusing on quality food preparation and teamwork. Enjoy benefits like life assurance, pension scheme, and exclusive discounts.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Employee Discounts

Subsidised Staff Canteen

Staff days out

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food production environment is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn in semi-skilled / trainee roles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work meets production deadlines.
• Deboning and trimming to customer specifications.
• Comply with food handling and hygiene policies.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Initiative

Job description

This is a {Contract Type} , Full Time vacancy that will close in 12 days at 23:59 BST.

My job

We are recruiting for full-time Butchers to work in our Butchery Department at our Andover site.

We are looking for candidates who are keen to learn new skills, are focused and driven. If you feel that this describes you, we want to hear from you! We are committed to investing in our people by providing role-specific training to help enthusiastic candidates progress within the business.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday - 7am to 4pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure work is carried out to the best of the Operative's abilities to meet production deadlines.
• Deboning and trimming to required customer specifications (training will be provided).
• Always comply with Company policy and procedures on safe food handling and hygiene.
• Wear and maintain PPE provided correctly.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties assigned necessary to meet business needs.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in a food production environment is desirable but not essential, as full training and upskilling are provided.
• Willingness to learn in semi-skilled / trainee roles to gain new skills.
• Good communication and reliability.
• Ability to work on own initiative whilst working as part of a team, striving to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Exclusive Employee Discounts at hundreds of High Street Shops, Cinema tickets, etc.
• Access to subsidised Staff Canteen serving hot breakfast and lunch.
• Staff days out, ice cream vans, staff BBQ days, and many more.

Passionate about food and eager to make an impact? Join us at Pilgrim's Europe and be part of a team shaping the future of food. Apply today and take your next step with us!

The company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse, and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry-leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb, and chicken, working with all major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value, and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe, we employ 20,000 of the industry’s best people, united by shared core values and a passion for producing high-quality, delicious, and innovative food enjoyed by millions daily across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Our team is based across Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters, and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.