Skilled Butcher
Company: Cranswick Country Foods
Hours: Full-time
Location: Thetford, IP25 6LW
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 20 Oct 2026
Closing date: 19 Nov 2026
Cranswick Country Foods in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential, we achieve our ambitious growth plans.
Job requirements of Butcher:
We are recruiting for Skilled Butchers to join our establish butchery team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and skilled butcher to develop their skills in a fast-paced industrial butchery.
We are looking for candidates with team player mentality with the desire to get the job done well. We offer fantastic progression opportunities and are always looking to promote from within, so if you’re looking for a new starting point in your career, this is a great one!
What you will need
- Previous experience in a butchery role, ideally within a factory setting.
- Be self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative
- Enjoy working to targets in a fast paced environment
- Possess high standards of work
- Enjoy working as part of a team
Pay and benefits
- Rate of pay – £13.71 – 19.58 per hour (dependant on experience)
- Rate inclusive of £1 per hour weekly attendance bonus
- Overtime – time and a third after basic hours
- Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
- Access to our ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts and wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunity to purchase extra holiday
- Discounted share scheme
- Discounted local gym membership
- Death in service insurance
- Additional holiday with service
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Summary
Job description:
Cranswick Country Foods in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential, we achieve our ambitious growth plans.
Job requirements of Butcher:
We are recruiting for Skilled Butchers to join our establish butchery team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and skilled butcher to develop their skills in a fast-paced industrial butchery.
We are looking for candidates with team player mentality with the desire to get the job done well. We offer fantastic progression opportunities and are always looking to promote from within, so if you’re looking for a new starting point in your career, this is a great one!
What you will need:
- Previous experience in a butchery role, ideally within a factory setting.
- Be self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative
- Enjoy working to targets in a fast paced environment
- Possess high standards of work
- Enjoy working as part of a team
Pay and benefits:
- Rate of pay – £13.71 – 19.58 per hour (dependant on experience)
- Rate inclusive of £1 per hour weekly attendance bonus
- Overtime – time and a third after basic hours
- Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
- Access to our ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts and wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunity to purchase extra holiday
- Discounted share scheme
- Discounted local gym membership
- Death in service insurance
- Additional holiday with service
About Disability Confident
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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Skilled Butcher employer: Cranswick Country Foods
Cranswick is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its team members, offering tailored learning opportunities to help you thrive in your career. With a strong commitment to ethical practices and sustainability, you'll be part of a progressive culture that values craftsmanship and quality, all while working in a supportive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Join us in our state-of-the-art facilities where your contributions directly impact the success of one of Britain's leading food producers.
