Butcher

Butcher – Liverpool – £27,500 – £30,000

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Butcher to join a well established retail butchery business in the Liverpool area. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who takes pride in traditional butchery, product quality and customer service. Working within a busy retail environment, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting high‑quality meat products while providing customers with expert advice and an outstanding shopping experience.

• Carry out all aspects of traditional butchery, including full carcass breakdown, boning, trimming, cutting and portioning.
• Break down whole carcasses efficiently while maximising yield and maintaining presentation standards.
• Prepare a range of retail‑ready cuts and value‑added meat products.
• Maintain attractive, well‑stocked retail displays and counters.
• Deliver excellent customer service, providing product recommendations and cooking advice.
• Serve customers confidently within a busy retail environment.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and stock rotation.
• Monitor stock levels and support ordering and inventory management activities.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company procedures.
• Support colleagues and contribute to the smooth day‑to‑day running of the business.

• Previous experience working as a Butcher within a retail, traditional or commercial butchery environment.
• Proven experience in full carcass breakdown and traditional butchery techniques.
• Strong customer‑facing and counter service experience.
• Excellent knowledge of meat preparation, yield management, portion control and retail presentation.
• Understanding of food hygiene, food safety and safe handling practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced retail environment while maintaining high quality standards.
• Experience producing value‑added products and specialist cuts desirable.
• Stock control, ordering and inventory management experience advantageous.
• Friendly, professional and customer‑focused approach with strong communication skills.
• Reliable, organised and passionate about quality food and customer service.

• All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for.
• Applicants must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.

• Salary of £27,500 – £30,000 DOE.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within a respected local business.

to Adam Lammas, Recruitment Delivery Consultant at