Butcher

Job Description:

Position: Butcher

Location: Rugby
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Shift: 06:00 – 15:00

Temporary to Permanent role after 12 week assignment.

A well-established food production business in Rugby is currently seeking two skilled butchers to join their growing meat and poultry team. This company provides a tailored butchery service with full traceability, supplying a wide range of products including Red Tractor assured, halal, imported, and free-range meat.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and cutting meat and poultry products to customer specifications (boning, trimming, tying, grinding, etc.)
• Ensuring high standards of quality, consistency, and traceability
• Packing products according to company guidelines
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the work area in line with food safety procedures
• Proper storage of meat products including cold storage handling
• Supporting customer order fulfilment and managing stock effectively
• Minimising waste and working cost-efficiently

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 2 years of hands-on butchery experience
• Excellent knife skills and a strong understanding of different meat cuts
• Industry-recognised qualifications in butchery or food processing (preferred)
• High attention to detail with good time management and organisational skills
• Adaptable and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• A proactive and flexible approach to work

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Regular reviews with the senior team
• Friendly workplace with a strong team
• Opportunity to work with some great customers
• Longstanding and well-renowned business to work for