Skilled Butcher (Relocation support to South Lincolnshire)

Description:

Skilled Butcher | £17.47 per Hour | UK Right to Work Required | Relocation Opportunity
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for an experienced Skilled Butcher within an established food manufacturing business. We provide full relocation support to help make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Location: South Lincolnshire
Salary: £17.47 per hour
Role Type: Permanent - Right to Work in the UK required
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: 06:00-16:30, four days between Monday and Friday, with one weekday off
Overtime: May be available but is not guaranteed
About the Role
We are currently recruiting experienced Skilled Butchers to join a well-established food manufacturing business in South Lincolnshire. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals seeking competitive pay, employee benefits and long-term career development.
As a Skilled Butcher, you will work on a beef boning line, removing bones from beef primals and preparing cuts for trimming while maintaining product quality, yield, food safety and production standards. Site training on product specifications and procedures will be provided.
Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement
* 15% staff discount
* Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
* Career development opportunities
* Subsidised staff canteen
* Company pension and life assurance
* Healthcare and wellbeing benefits, including Aviva Digital GP
* MyPerks discounts
* Family-friendly leave policies
* Free parking
Duties
* Deboning beef primals using knives and bladed machinery
* Preparing beef cuts for trimming and further processing
* Working with cuts including topside, thick flank, fillet, collar, blade, ribs, brisket, rump, neck and ribeye
* Maintaining product quality, yield and efficient production
* Following knife safety, food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures
* Keeping knives sterilised and work areas clean
* Supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge with team members
Requirements
* Previous professional butchery experience and strong knife skills are essential
* Experience completing a range of beef deboning tasks
* Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain high standards
* Good concentration and accuracy in a fast-paced, repetitive environment
* Understanding of food safety and hygiene procedures
* Communicative English to understand safety instructions and supervisor directions
* Food Safety Level 2 is desirable; training can be provided on site
Working Environment
The role is based in a chilled abattoir and boning hall, with temperatures typically between 2°C and 9°C. The work involves handling raw meat, repetitive hand and wrist movements and extended periods of standing. Mandatory PPE, including chainmail and cut-resistant protection, is provided.
The selection process includes a CV review, Teams discussion, site tour and block test. An immediate start is available.
Relocation Support
This role is based in South Lincolnshire. Through our bespoke "Recruit and Relocate" solution, Workforce can support candidates willing to relocate by assisting with accommodation sourcing and helping them settle into the area.
If you are an experienced Skilled Butcher looking for a new opportunity with competitive pay and excellent employee benefits, we would love to hear from you