Trainee Butchers – AM Shift

Trainee Butchers – AM Shift

Location: Leicester, LE1
Shift: 6:00am – 2:00pm
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Positions Available: 6
Start Date: Immediate

Pay Rate: £13.42 per hour

Experience: No previous butchery experience required

Quest Employment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing business based in Leicester, LE1, and we are looking for 6 Trainee Butchers to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to develop a career within the food manufacturing and butchery industry.

No previous butchery experience is required – full training will be provided to candidates who demonstrate the right attitude and willingness to learn.

The business forms part of a long-established family-owned food group. Its Leicester operation specialises in premium cooked meats and sausages and is also the UK's largest producer of pâté. The site has a strong reputation for quality, traditional expertise and modern food manufacturing.

As a Trainee Butcher, you will receive training and support while developing practical skills within a professional food manufacturing environment.

Your duties may include:

• Learning and developing basic butchery and meat preparation skills.
• Preparing and handling meat in line with company procedures.
• Learning to use butchery equipment safely and correctly.
• Working to strict food safety, hygiene and quality standards.
• Following production specifications and processes.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Working efficiently to meet production requirements.
• Supporting experienced butchers and the wider production team.
• Carrying out tasks safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Developing your skills and knowledge through on-the-job training.

Previous butchery or food manufacturing experience is not essential.

We are looking for people who:

• Are genuinely willing to learn and develop new skills
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• Have a positive attitude and good work ethic.
• Are reliable and punctual.
• Can follow instructions and established procedures.
• Have good attention to detail.
• Are comfortable working as part of a team.
• Understand the importance of hygiene, quality and food safety.
• Are physically capable of working in a busy production environment.
• Are committed to the Monday-to-Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm shift.

A background in food production, manufacturing, warehouse work, hospitality or similar environments would be useful, but is not required
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Immediate starts are available.