Skilled Butcher

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

Job summary

A leading food production company in Clitheroe is seeking an experienced Skilled Knife-Handed Operative. This role involves preparing beef products while ensuring strict hygiene and safety standards. Candidates should have proven knife-handling skills and the right to work in the UK. Offering £12.21 - £14.27 per hour with bonuses and opportunities for career progression, this position supports long-term employment with various shift patterns.

Benefits

Paid induction

Subsidised canteen

Ongoing training

Free onsite parking

Support with GP registration and bank setup

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food production is required.
• Right to Work in the UK is essential.
• Transport preferred but car share options available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and trim beef products in a team.
• Safely handle knives and meet quality standards.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Collaborate to achieve daily production targets.

Skills

Proven knife-handling experience

Strong commitment to quality and hygiene standards

Comfortable working in a chilled environment

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Skilled Knife-Handed Operative to join a growing team! Whether you're a skilled boner or trimmer, or looking to advance your food production career, we want to hear from you! This is a Temp to Perm opportunity for the right candidate offering £12.21 - £14.27 per hour with a bonus of up to £60 per week based on performance and tonnage. You will also receive time and half payments for overtime (£19.35 to £21.41 per hour). Shift Patterns: Monday - Friday, 06.00 - 14.30 OR 15.15 - 23.45.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team-oriented environment preparing and trimming beef products.
• Safely and efficiently handle knives to meet quality and safety standards.
• Maintain strict food safety & hygiene procedures.
• Collaborate with your team to hit daily production targets.

Qualifications

• Proven knife-handling experience (block test required).
• Own transport is preferred (car share options available).
• Comfortable working in a chilled environment.
• Strong commitment to quality and hygiene standards.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Benefits

• Paid induction (5-6 hours with translator support).
• Subsidised canteen - hot meals from just £3.20.
• Free tea & coffee.
• Ongoing training & grading – earn more as you progress.
• Genuine career development & progression opportunities.
• Support with GP registration & UK bank setup for relocators.
• Free onsite parking.

If this sounds like the Skilled Knife-Handed Operative role for you, click apply now.