Trainee Trimmer/Butcher

Staffline; Bugle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking on site

Free hot drinks

PPE provided

Performance bonus

Full training provided

Opportunities for overtime

Job summary

Staffline is recruiting for a Trainee Trimmer / Butcher position in a pork processing factory. This entry-level role offers full training, with progression based on performance. You will work Monday to Friday in a production environment, with on-site support and opportunities for overtime.

Starting pay bands are tiered by level, with overtime paid at a premium rate. Transport is the candidate's responsibility, and the role includes PPE and full training to perform duties safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• English proficiency and basic numeracy are required.
• Must have own transport as there are no public transport options.

Responsibilities

• Debone and trim pork primals into standard cuts.
• Use knives and bladed machinery safely.
• Work to quality, hygiene, and traceability standards.
• Rotate between production areas to reduce fatigue.
• Build speed and accuracy before progressing to the paceline.
• Follow health and safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Report issues to line leader and assist with manual handling tasks.
• Work in a chilled environment.

Job description

Great opportunity to start or progress your career as a

Trainee Trimmer / Butcher within a well-established

pork processing factory, working with high-quality pork products for human consumption.

Staffline is recruiting Trainee Trimmer/Butchers in

This role is suitable for:

• People with no butchery experience who want full training from scratch
• Butchers with previous experience, who may be assessed and placed at a higher pay level

This is a

Monday to Friday and the hours of work are

from 05.25am to 14.50pm.

The rates of pay for Trainee Trimmers/Butchers are:

• Level 1 - Trainee (Full Training Provided): £13 per hour
• Level 2 - Skilled Operative: £14.05 per hour
• Level 3 - Experienced Butcher: £15.23 per hour

Earn between £528.00 - £715.00 per week (including OT hours)

Earn between £580 - £785 per week (including OT hours)

Earn between £620 - £844 per week (including OT hours)

Overtime is paid at

£19.07 - £22.40 per hour, depending on level.

Overtime is paid after 44 hours during the first 12 weeks and 42 hours after 12 weeks.

Overtime and bonuses are offered at the client's discretion and cannot be guaranteed. Availability may vary by department and workload. Speak to the team for more details.

Applicants must have their own transport, as there are no public transport options available.

Your Time at Work

As a Trainee Trimmer / Butcher, you will be supported and trained to:

• De-bone and trim pork primals into standard cuts
• Use knives and bladed machinery safely
• Work to quality, hygiene, and traceability standards
• Rotate between production areas to reduce fatigue
• Build speed and accuracy before progressing to the paceline
• Follow health and safety procedures
• Wear PPE and report issues to your line leader
• Carry out physical and manual handling tasks
• Work in a chilled environment

Our Perfect Worker

Our ideal worker will have a strong work ethic and a desire to learn a new career.

You will have excellent hand-eye coordination to ensure the cuts are being made correctly and to the highest standard.

To be focused is important, as you will be undertaking repetitive tasks, and having an understanding of English is required as well as basic numeracy skills.

A good level of physical fitness is required, and you must be willing to work in a cold environment.

No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

Key Information and Benefits

• Temp to perm opportunity
• On-site support from Staffline
• Free car parking on site
• Free hot drinks
• PPE provided
• Performance bonus
• Full training provided
• Opportunities for overtime

Job Ref:

1TUB

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.

• Staffline and its subsidiaries do not charge any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
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