Butchery Apprentice

Ready to carve out your career in the meat industry? Join our Butchery Apprenticeship Programme and learn from the best in the business!

Why Choose ABP UK?

Hands-On Experience: Dive into the world of butchery with real, hands-on learning from day one Career Growth: This is more than just a job - it's a launchpad for a dynamic career in the meat industry, with opportunities to advance into specialised roles or management Sustainability: Work with a company committed to animal welfare and securing our business for the future Professional Development: Gain qualifications and skills that are recognised by the Institute of Meat (IoM) Supportive Team: Learn from experienced mentors and be part of a supportive, dynamic team

Key Responsibilities:

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:

Butcher Level 2.

Training will be delivered on site by our external training provider.

Training Outcome:

Future Career Path Progression.

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 Food Group is one of Europe’s leading integrated agri-food businesses, with divisions specialising in food production, pet food and renewables. Over our 70-year history, we have grown to 14,000 strong team and have built a reputation for quality and innovation. ABP UK, part of the ABP Food Group produces quality fresh and frozen beef, lamb and frozen meat-free products to some of the nations leading supermarkets and restaurants, including a number of Michelin Star establishments!

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday At the beginning of the programme, this role will start at 8am with a gradual move onto shift which starts at 6.30am. Depending on production, the end of shift will vary.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Team working,Physical fitness