Retail Butcher

The Butchers Recruiter; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality farm shop in Long Eaton is seeking an experienced Retail Butcher. The role involves preparing and presenting meat products, supporting customer service, and maintaining hygiene standards. This position offers up to £16 per hour with a supportive environment and opportunities for growth. Ideal candidates will have strong knife skills and a background in retail or catering butchery.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to grow

Customer interaction with hands-on work

Qualifications

• Background in retail or catering butchery is essential.
• Comfortable interacting with customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion boxed meat.
• Cut, trim, and present products to a high standard.
• Support counter service and maintain hygiene standards.
• Assist with general prep and display.

Skills

Strong knife skills

Experience with boxed meat

Good communication skills

High hygiene standards

Proactive and reliable

Job description

We are looking for two experienced Retail Butchers to join a brand-new, high‑quality farm shop opening in Long Eaton. This position is suitable for those seeking either a temporary or permanent opportunity – both options are available.

Salary of up to £16 per hour (depending on experience) with the following benefits:

• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Opportunity to grow with a newly established farm shop
• A role that blends customer interaction with hands‑on butchery skills

As a Retail Butcher, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and portioning boxed meat to specification
• Cutting, trimming, wrapping and presenting products to a high standard
• Supporting the counter with customer‑facing service (no till work required)
• Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards
• Supporting general prep and display throughout the day
• Working confidently both front of house and in the back prep area

This role is ideal for a butcher who is comfortable speaking with customers but also enjoys hands‑on butchery work behind the scenes.

We’re looking for a Retail Butcher with:

• Strong knife skills and experience working with boxed meat
• Background in retail butchery, catering butchery, farm shops or similar
• Good communication and confidence serving customers
• High standards of hygiene, presentation, and product care
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently when needed
• Able to start as soon as possible – a strong advantage

Shift Pattern

Full‑time, 5 days per week on a rotating rota:

• Week 1: Tuesday – Saturday
• Week 2: Sunday – Thursday

Shift times: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm (30 minutes unpaid break)

If you’re a skilled Butcher looking for a stable role in a quality‑driven retail environment, we would love to hear from you. To apply for this role as Retail Butcher, please click ‘Apply online’ and upload an updated copy of your CV.