Skilled/Primal Butcher
CV-LibraryDE1, Derby, DerbyshirepermanentPosted: 6 July 2026
Apply NowThe quality of every cut matters, and your expertise is what keeps production moving efficiently while delivering the standards customers expect. If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where your skills are valued and rewarded, this Skilled/Primal Butcher role could be exactly what you're looking for.
Working with an established and growing food production business, you'll become part of a supportive operation where craftsmanship, consistency and progression are genuinely recognised. Whether your background is in primal cutting, steak preparation, catering butchery or poultry processing, there are opportunities to broaden your skills and develop your career.
What's in it for you
* Competitive salary
* Paid breaks during every shift
* 35% staff discount
* Company pension scheme
* Double pay on Bank Holidays
* Genuine opportunities to develop into different areas of butchery, with night shift positions available at enhanced rates
Your responsibilities as Skilled/Primal Butcher
* Carry out primal butchery across beef, lamb and pork
* Prepare products for retail, catering and foodservice customers
* Maintain high standards of product quality, accuracy and presentation
* Work efficiently within a fast-paced production environment
* Follow food safety, hygiene and production procedures
* Support production targets while maintaining excellent knife work throughout the shift
What we're looking for in a Skilled/Primal Butcher
* Previous butchery experience within a production environment
* Strong knife skills across meat preparation
* Experience working with beef, lamb, pork or other meat products
* Ability to work accurately in a high-volume processing environment
* Eligibility to work and currently reside within the UK
Working hours: Day shift, 5:00am – 3:00pm. Night shift opportunities are also available with enhanced pay.
If you're ready to take the next step as a Skilled/Primal Butcher, apply today
Working with an established and growing food production business, you'll become part of a supportive operation where craftsmanship, consistency and progression are genuinely recognised. Whether your background is in primal cutting, steak preparation, catering butchery or poultry processing, there are opportunities to broaden your skills and develop your career.
What's in it for you
* Competitive salary
* Paid breaks during every shift
* 35% staff discount
* Company pension scheme
* Double pay on Bank Holidays
* Genuine opportunities to develop into different areas of butchery, with night shift positions available at enhanced rates
Your responsibilities as Skilled/Primal Butcher
* Carry out primal butchery across beef, lamb and pork
* Prepare products for retail, catering and foodservice customers
* Maintain high standards of product quality, accuracy and presentation
* Work efficiently within a fast-paced production environment
* Follow food safety, hygiene and production procedures
* Support production targets while maintaining excellent knife work throughout the shift
What we're looking for in a Skilled/Primal Butcher
* Previous butchery experience within a production environment
* Strong knife skills across meat preparation
* Experience working with beef, lamb, pork or other meat products
* Ability to work accurately in a high-volume processing environment
* Eligibility to work and currently reside within the UK
Working hours: Day shift, 5:00am – 3:00pm. Night shift opportunities are also available with enhanced pay.
If you're ready to take the next step as a Skilled/Primal Butcher, apply today