EXPERIENCED BUTCHERS REQUIRED

Welcome to Blackgold International, the UK's main recruitment hub for the wholesale and retail halal meat industry sectors who seek high calibre professional butchers from around the world as well as within the UK. The UK has a large and vibrant Islamic society base and therefore an advanced halal butcher wholesale and retail industry, making it an attractive job market for skilled butchers.

We are seeking an experienced Skilled Halal Butcher to join the professional team of one of our reputed sponsoring clients. The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced butchery skills, a deep understanding of halal processing requirements, and the ability to maintain the highest hygiene and safety standards.

You will be responsible for:

• Cutting, trimming, boning, and preparing a range of meats (beef, lamb, goat, and poultry) to customer specifications.
• Ensuring all products are processed in accordance with Islamic halal standards and UK food safety legislation.
• Managing stock rotation and ensuring full traceability of meat products.
• Maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety at all times.
• Providing excellent service to retail and wholesale customers.
• Training or assisting junior staff when required.

To qualify for the role, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Minimum 3 years professional butchery experience in a halal-certified environment.
• Skilled in carcass breakdown, boning, portioning, and trimming across various meats.
• In-depth understanding of halal slaughter and certification processes.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 (or higher) certification.
• Good English communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Relevant Health & Safety credentials and knowledge of HACCP and UK food compliance.
• Resident within commutable distance of up to one hour.

In addition, you should have the following attributes:

• Performance, achievement and results driven.
• Have an eye for detail.
• Able to work well with others.
• Creative, energetic and passionate about delivering the highest halal standards.
• A hardworking, fastidious and conscientious individual.
• Sound health and fitness.
• Fast-paced and able to work at speed and under pressure.

This vacancy is open to qualifying international, non-settled as well as settled UK candidates. Important note: UK applicants - Prospective employers may ask for proof of right to work in the UK (e.g., passport copy or other eligible evidence) to be sent by email or post before calling you for an onsite interview. If you cannot or will not provide in advance, your application may be rejected. You must produce evidence in original form at the time of the interview.

Overseas applicants - Kindly note relevant fees/charges relating to UKVI Skilled Worker Sponsorship are borne by you (including travel to the UK) (employer pays relevant UKVI sponsor fees). If you are eligible for the post and agree to the aforementioned in principle, we will send you full details and related costs of UK employment and visa formalities.