Apprentice Butcher

THOMPSONS FOOD SERVICES LIMITED · Great Yarmouth

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Thompson Food Service Ltd. is a Cash & Carry and independent wholesale company, with over 60 years’ experience in supplying the catering industry. We pride ourselves on the service we provide, supplying many catering establishments, including; Restaurants, Hotels, Attractions, Education Centres, NHS, Offshore, Nursing Homes, and Holiday Parks.

9am - 5pm every weekday. Hours can be adjusted to suit you. The site is open to staff from 4am until 11pm, 6 days a week. Weekend shifts are available. 40 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Number skills, Team working, Hard Working

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/4)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Hard Working

Other requirements

The position involves working with others in the butchery (and in the larger business) as a team, ensuring everything we do is the best that we can. The position may also include a requirement to spend time within large chillers and freezers – appropriate PPE will always be available.

After this apprenticeship

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

Upon completion of the apprenticeship a full-time position in the Butchery will be offered.

This could lead to progression to Head of Butchery in the future.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 27 Sep 2026
Apply by 17 Oct 2026

Where you'd be based

NR30 3PR

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