Apprentice Butcher

Typically 8.00am - 4.00pm with a 1-hour unpaid break (7 hours per day), worked over 5 days including Saturdays. 35 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Logical, Initiative, Physical fitness

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 3/D)
• Maths (grade 3/D)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

✔️ This is a hands-on, practical role – you’ll be on your feet for most of the day
✔️ You will be working with raw meat and animal products daily
✔️ The role can be physically demanding, including lifting, carrying, and standing for long periods
✔️ Early starts, weekend work, and busy periods (e.g. holidays) are part of the job
✔️ You will be working in chilled environments to maintain food safety standards
✔️ High standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and attention to detail are essential
✔️ You must be comfortable using sharp tools and equipment (full training provided)
✔️ Customer-facing role – confidence and communication are key
✔️ Handling payments and using tills – good basic numeracy and money-handling skills are important
✔️ Understanding weights and measures, including basic calculations and conversions

English (grade 3/D), Maths (grade 3/D), Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Logical, Initiative, Physical fitness

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity to secure a full-time position within the business
• Apprentices may also progress onto the Level 3 qualification, further developing their skills, knowledge, and career prospects within the industry
• You will have the opportunity to choose your career path be it retail, shop and production butchery