Trainee Butchers – AM Shift

Quest Employment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Employment are recruiting on behalf of a Leicester-based food manufacturing business for 6 Trainee Butchers on the AM shift (6:00am–2:00pm, Monday to Friday). Immediate starts. Full training provided with no prior butchery experience required.

You will learn basic meat preparation, hygiene and safety procedures while supporting the production team in a busy facility. pays £13.42 per hour.

Qualifications

• No previous butchery experience required.
• Willing to learn and develop new skills.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Good attention to detail.
• Team player with a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm shift.
• Physically capable of working in a busy production environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic butchery and meat preparation skills.
• Prepare and handle meat following company procedures.
• Learn to use butchery equipment safely.
• Work to strict food safety and hygiene standards.
• Follow production specifications and processes.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Work efficiently to meet production targets.
• Support experienced butchers and the production team.
• Carry out tasks safely and per site procedures.
• Develop skills through on‑the‑job training.

Skills

Willing to learn

Reliability

Team player

Attention to detail

Good work ethic

Job description

Trainee Butchers – AM Shift

Location: Leicester, LE1
Shift: 6:00am – 2:00pm
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Positions Available: 6
Start Date: Immediate

Pay Rate: £13.42 per hour

Experience: No previous butchery experience required

Quest Employment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing business based in Leicester, LE1, and we are looking for 6 Trainee Butchers to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to develop a career within the food manufacturing and butchery industry.

No previous butchery experience is required – full training will be provided to candidates who demonstrate the right attitude and willingness to learn.

The business forms part of a long-established family-owned food group. Its Leicester operation specialises in premium cooked meats and sausages and is also the UK's largest producer of pâté. The site has a strong reputation for quality, traditional expertise and modern food manufacturing.

The Role

As a Trainee Butcher, you will receive training and support while developing practical skills within a professional food manufacturing environment.

Your duties may include:

• Learning and developing basic butchery and meat preparation skills.
• Preparing and handling meat in line with company procedures.
• Learning to use butchery equipment safely and correctly.
• Working to strict food safety, hygiene and quality standards.
• Following production specifications and processes.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Working efficiently to meet production requirements.
• Supporting experienced butchers and the wider production team.
• Carrying out tasks safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Developing your skills and knowledge through on-the-job training.

About You

Previous butchery or food manufacturing experience is not essential.

We are looking for people who:

• Are genuinely willing to learn and develop new skills.
• Have a positive attitude and good work ethic.
• Are reliable and punctual.
• Can follow instructions and established procedures.
• Have good attention to detail.
• Are comfortable working as part of a team.
• Understand the importance of hygiene, quality and food safety.
• Are physically capable of working in a busy production environment.
• Are committed to the Monday-to-Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm shift.

A background in food production, manufacturing, warehouse work, hospitality or similar environments would be useful, but is not required.

Immediate starts are available.