Butchery Apprenticeship Programme

As a Butchery Apprentice at ABP UK, you'll gain foundational knowledge and practical skills in butchery, contributing to the production of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products. You'll learn about quality, efficiency, traceability, sustainability, animal welfare, stress prevention, and lean manufacturing practices. This apprenticeship is a foundation for a fulfilling career in meat processing.

Learn the Basics: Acquire foundational knowledge in butchery principles, meat species, and carcass processing techniques. Master Your Craft: Develop knife skills for cutting, boning, trimming, and mincing meat. Gain Industry Insight: Understand the meat sector's history, values, culture, and traditions. Team Collaboration: Work with the team to meet deadlines and productivity targets. Maintain Standards: Adhere to health, food safety, and hygiene standards. Support Operations: Assist in stock control, quality assurance, and customer expectations.

Training:

Your training will take place onsite and will be a combination of face to face training and support from the training provider, as well as our onsite team of dedicated and skilled employees. Under the supervision of our Butchery Mentor, you will learn all the basics and be able to apply them from day one.

Training Outcome:

Upon completing your apprenticeship, you'll gain qualifications including:

Level 2 Food Safety Award Level 2 Health & Safety in the Food Supply Chain Award Level 2 Knife Skills Award

This apprenticeship is a stepping stone to advanced qualifications and specialised roles within ABP UK. You'll also be recognised by the Institute of Meat (IoM), enabling you to use the initials M.Inst.M. Continue your journey in sustainable butchery, retail, or further education in the broader meat industry.

Employer Description:
ABP UK is part of ABP Food Group, one of Europe’s leading food producers, providing quality beef and lamb to thousands of customers worldwide. Since 1954, ABP has had a reputation for quality and innovation, supplying fresh and frozen meat products to retailers, discounters and wholesale customers. Our people are the driving force behind our success. We’re committed to ensuring everyone in our business has the best opportunities to thrive and create a bright future for our industry.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Initiative,Physical fitness,Enthusiasm for the industry,Keen to develop skills