Skilled Butcher

The Butchers Recruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food producer in Devon is urgently seeking skilled butchers for a 4-week temporary assignment with immediate start. The role includes multi-species butchery and offers premium pay, with travel and accommodation provided. Successful candidates may have the opportunity for permanent roles from January. This is an excellent chance for butchers across the UK to earn attractive seasonal rates while working in a high-quality, ethical environment.

Benefits

Premium seasonal pay

Free accommodation

Travel supported

Opportunity for permanent roles

Qualifications

• Previous butchery experience (skilled or semi-skilled).
• Strong knife skills & safe working habits.
• Reliable and available immediately.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-species butchery including beef, lamb, pork, and poultry.
• Support peak seasonal demand within a team producing high-quality products.

Skills

Multi-species butchery

Strong knife skills

Basic breakdown work

Job description

CALLING ALL UK-BASED BUTCHERS

4-Week Temporary Assignment - Premium Rates - Travel & Accommodation Free (Paid by employer) Potential to earn from £850 - £1250 per week
Devon | Immediate Start | Potential to Extend into 2026

We’re supporting a well‑respected, independent food producer in Devon who urgently need skilled butchers for 4 weeks of high‑volume seasonal work, starting immediately.

This is a fantastic opportunity for butchers across the UK to earn premium seasonal rates, with travel and accommodation provided, plus a strong likelihood of ongoing work or permanent roles from January.

Responsibilities

As a skilled butcher, your work will involve multi‑species butchery, including:

• Beef
• Lamb
• Pork
• Mutton
• Venison
• Chicken
• Duck
• Turkey
• Gammons

You will be supporting peak seasonal demand within a friendly, respected team producing high‑quality products.

Who we want to hear from

• Fully Skilled Butchers - competent across multi-species breakdown and catering butchery.
• Semi-Skilled Butchers - if you can perform basic breakdown work (e.g., breaking down a chicken in under 5 minutes), you will be considered.
• Candidates Able to Relocate Temporarily

Requirements

• Previous butchery experience (skilled or semi-skilled)
• Strong knife skills & safe working habits
• Reliable and available immediately
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship provided)

Why This is a Great Opportunity

• Premium seasonal pay
• 4‑week assignment with option to extend
• Accommodation included and free
• Travel supported
• High‑quality environment + ethical employer
• Opportunity for permanent roles from January
• Fast turnaround – start within days

To apply for this role, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.