Trainee Butcher | Hull

Mon-Fri, 6am-2.30pm with daily overtime required until production completed.

40hrs contract at Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB.

Are you considering a career change and looking for a fresh start? We are looking for highly-motivated individuals to join the team at our Preston, Hull site (HU12 8TB) and become skilled in one of the UK's most in-demand trades. This is an exciting opportunity to start a comprehensive training programme which will result in you becoming skilled in the art of butchery.

Why Consider a Career in Butchery at Cranswick?

Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers. This programme will equip you with the training you need to gain a highly-valued skilled trade, whilst working in a supportive team environment. As a business, we’ve invested heavily in creating an industry-leading production environment, allowing us to be able to give our aspiring future workforce everything you need to be successful in this role.

Main Duties Include (but not limited to):

• Complete initial training, learning how to keep knife sharp.
• Starting on the Streamline.
• Work to the department targets and yields, cutting and butchering any part of the carcass to specification.
• All muscles on any primal, on any line, within the Butchery Hall to be cut correctly, seamed and trimmed to the required standard.
• All bones to be removed from any primal and to the required standard.
• Complete all tasks on the Cutting Line (including knife work).
• Competent in operating all saws on the Cutting Line, including the loin derinder.

What We Look For:

• Basic knife skills advantageous but not essential.
• Previous experience working in butchery / food production / manufacturing / warehousing / chef work advantageous.
• Eagerness to Learn: A strong willingness to learn new skills and techniques in butchery, even if you have no prior experience.
• Reliability: Dependable and consistent attendance, with a commitment to meeting attendance and performance targets.
• Strong Work Ethic: A proactive and hardworking attitude, demonstrating dedication and efficiency in all tasks.
• Team Player: Ability to work well within a team, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail to ensure high standards of quality and safety are maintained.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to handle the physical demands of butchery work, including standing for extended periods and performing repetitive cuts.
• Commitment to Safety: A strong understanding of and commitment to maintaining hygiene and safety standards in the workplace.

What We Can Offer:

• Job stability at a growing and expanding company.
• Time and quarter pay for overtime.
• £40 weekly attendance bonus.
• 28 days annual leave with option to purchase additional 5 days.
• Strong commitment to progression and personal development.
• Profit sharing through discounted share scheme.
• Company pension scheme – up to 10% employer contribution.
• Cycle to work scheme, purchase additional annual leave, ‘Hapi’ discounts app.

A full job description is available upon request. Please apply on Indeed or submit your covering letter and CV to: CCF.Careers@Cranswick.co.uk. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.