Trainee Butcher

Dovecote Park; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Onsite gym

Subsidised canteen

Staff shop

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Dovecote Park in Pontefract (WF8 3DD) is seeking a Trainee Butcher on a permanent contract. You’ll learn knife safety, meat trimming, daily targets, and waste minimisation while working in a fast-paced family business with Yorkshire roots.

The role offers a daily rate of £74.16–£104.08, Monday to Friday 06:00–14:30, with onsite facilities including free parking, gym, subsidised canteen, staff shop, and cycle-to-work scheme.

Qualifications

• Health and safety oriented with a good attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets.
• Flexible to work independently or as part of a team.
• Keen to develop new skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn the safe and correct knife use.
• Learn how to prepare and trim cuts of meat.
• Learn how to achieve daily targets.
• Learn how to minimise waste.
• Onsite gym access and staff facilities.
• Staff shop and free onsite parking.
• Adhere to health and safety standards.
• Support a family business with quality products.

Job description

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Trainee Butcher

Reference: AUG20268419

Expiry date: 2026-08-31 17:30:00.000

Location: Stapleton, Nr Pontefract

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Free onsite parking, Onsite gym, Subsidised canteen, Staff shop, Cycle to work scheme,

Role: Trainee Butcher

Daily Rate: £74.16 to £104.08 per day

Contract:Permanent

Location:Pontefract, WF8 3DD

Shift Available: Monday to Friday 06:00am to 14:30pm

Who are we?

We are a family business established in Yorkshire in 1997 based in Pontefract with a reputation for exceptional product, innovation, and industry-leading animal welfare standards. Our facilities combine traditional British butchery techniques with some of the best technological prowess in the food sector.

About you:

• Good attitude towards health and safety
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible in your ability to work on your own or within a Team
• Enjoy working to targets
• This role would be ideally suited to an individual who has a keen interest to develop a new skill in a fast-paced environment

Role:

• Learn the safe and correct knife use
• Learn how to prepare and trim, cuts of meat
• Learn how to achieve daily targets
• Learn how to minimise waste
• Onsite Gym
• Staff shop
• Free onsite parking
• Yearly attendance bonus - (qualifying criteria)