Apprentice Butcher

Launch your career in the food industry by mastering the art of butchery with state of the art technology and expert guidance.

The Work: As an apprentice, you will undergo comprehensive training to master all aspects of the butchery role within a high performing production environment. You will work alongside experienced operators to deliver daily performance targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

• Master the Craft: Train in all aspects of butchery, including deboning, rind removal, and trimming pork legs to standard specifications on a pace line.
• Operational Excellence: Support the delivery of daily production targets through strong teamwork and collaboration with fellow line operators.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to food hygiene, health and safety regulations, and general manufacturing practices to ensure a safe, clean working environment.
• Continuous Learning: Engage in both practical line based training and classroom work, taking personal responsibility for your development and following instructions from butchery trainers.

The Requirements: We are looking for dedicated individuals ready to learn a specialized trade. While previous experience is beneficial, a commitment to safety and a willingness to work in a fast paced, physical environment are essential.

• Experience: Previous experience in a production line or teamwork oriented environment is beneficial, though full training is provided for this apprenticeship.
• Hard Skills: You must possess English language skills (ESOL Level 2) and will develop expert knife skills, knife safety protocols, and a deep understanding of health and safety standards.
• Soft Skills: A collaborative mindset is key; you should be an attentive listener, curious to learn, and capable of maintaining focus while standing for long periods in a cold, noisy environment.

The Reward: Joining Danish Crown as an Apprentice offers a clear pathway for professional growth. You will train in a highly organised, state of the art facility that uses the latest technology to protect product quality and worker safety. Beyond the initial training, we provide regular assessments and further opportunities for progression, ensuring your hard work leads to a long term, skilled career.

In addition to a competitive starting salary that increases with your skill level, you will benefit from a volume and standards based bonus scheme. We provide all necessary PPE, including thermal clothing and ear protection, to ensure your comfort in our temperature controlled environment. With a structured 42 hour week and generous holiday allowance, we offer a stable environment where you can earn while you learn.

Danish Crown UK is a business built on trust, teamwork and ambition. We exist to deliver food that people believe in, and we know that takes strong leadership and collaborative cultures.

Our leadership principles guide us. We act for the good of the whole organisation. We hire brilliant people and help them grow. We are ambitious, curious and open to new ideas. We build trust by accepting mistakes as part of development. We believe real leadership is earned through example, not title.

Whoever joins us will help create a workplace where people feel safe to speak up, share ideas, challenge old ways of working and stretch themselves to achieve more. If that sounds like the environment where you thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Shift Pattern:

Monday to Thursday 5.25am to 2.55pm and Friday 5.25am to 2.25pm

Salary: From £27,300pa, plus a generous bonus scheme