Butchery Academy, Butchery Academy
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Occupation Type
Butchers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Trainee Butcher - March 2026 Intake (Westerleigh Site)
Full-Time ¦ Permanent ¦ Join Our Butchery Academy
Ready to learn a skilled trade and build a long-term career in the food industry? Our Butchery Academy at Westerleigh is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our March 2026 intake as Trainee Butchers.
This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, and develop valuable skills in a supportive environment.
What’s in it for you?
Full-Time ¦ Permanent ¦ Join Our Butchery Academy
Ready to learn a skilled trade and build a long-term career in the food industry? Our Butchery Academy at Westerleigh is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our March 2026 intake as Trainee Butchers.
This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, and develop valuable skills in a supportive environment.
What’s in it for you?
- Structured Training Programme: 12 weeks of dedicated training to give you all the skills you need to be successful including:
- Knife safety, handling, sharpening, and PPE
- Health & Safety, ergonomics, and injury prevention
- Food Safety essentials
- Practice new skills in our academy before moving to production lines
- Workstation stretches for comfort and safety
- A choice of areas in which to specialise to suit your skills
- Clear progression and specialisation options:
- Move from Trainee to Grade 2 butcher on successful completion of the academy
- Work in a chilled environment with physical tasks (we’ll support you with ergonomic exercises during your first 30 days)
- Learn the craft of butchery, including precision cutting and working with different meat sections
- Be part of a team that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement
- Reliable, motivated individuals with a strong work ethic
- Comfortable with physical work and standing for long periods
- No previous experience required - full training provided
- Perfect for those starting their first role or seeking a career change
- Start Date: Mid-March 2026
- Location: Westerleigh Site
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
- Very competitive salary
- Excellent healthcare benefits, including access to a 24/7 GP service and physio sessions.
- 28 holiday days each year (25 days flexible booking with 3 bank holidays). Additionally we offer a holiday purchase scheme
Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career in butchery. Recruitment days will be held at the end of January giving you the opportunity to learn about our business and this opportunity.
If you required further information, please contact Recruitment Team on: 07483189696