Trainee Butter Maker

Abernethy Butter Ltd; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A small artisan butter maker in Craigavon seeks a Trainee Buttermaker. The role includes preparing and churning butter, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to food safety standards. Candidates with food handling experience are preferred. Full training will be provided, and the role is based in a sociable working environment. Ideal for those looking to transition from a culinary background.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering, food handling, or food production environment preferred.
• An understanding of food safety and hygiene practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and churn butter using specialised equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitisation of work areas and equipment.
• Package finished butter products for sale.
• Follow recipes and production schedules to meet demand.
• Adhere to strict food health and safety standards.

Skills

Food handling experience

Understanding of food safety practices

Ability to follow instructions

Good timekeeping skills

Ability to handle lifting tasks

Job description

Abernethy Butter is a multi-award-winning small artisan speciality butter maker temporarily based at Bluestone Business Park in Craigavon. We are now looking for a trainee Buttermaker to join our team. The successful applicant will receive full training. This role is currently based in Craigavon; however, the business will relocate to new premises in Moira in early 2026 as part of a strategic investment and expansion program. After training, you will be responsible for producing our award-winning butter. This process involves loading fresh cream into the butter churns and operating the butter churn machinery. You will help the team with all general aspects of production and cleaning, maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe working environment and work with shaping butter, wrapping and labelling products, packaging.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and churn butter using specialised equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitisation of work areas and equipment.
• Package finished butter products for sale.
• Follow recipes and production schedules to meet demand.
• Adhere to strict food health and safety standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have previous experience in catering, food handling or a food production environment.
• An understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• The ability to follow both written (English) and verbal instructions accurately.
• Good timekeeping skills to support efficient workflow for the rest of the team.
• Ability to handle the demands of the job, including lifting and manual tasks.
• Previous experience in a kitchen or culinary environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and food safety practices.

Further Information

This role may suit a chef, kitchen porter, or a person with food handling experience looking for a change of roles and sociable hours. Full training in the process will be provided.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 20 Nov 2025