Skilled Butcher (Relocation support to South Lincolnshire)

Skilled Butcher | £17.47 per Hour | UK Right to Work Required | Relocation Opportunity

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for an experienced Skilled Butcher within an established food manufacturing business. We provide full relocation support to help make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Location: South Lincolnshire

Salary: £17.47 per hour

Role Type: Permanent - Right to Work in the UK required

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: 06:00-16:30, four days between Monday and Friday, with one weekday off

Overtime: May be available but is not guaranteed

About the Role

We are currently recruiting experienced Skilled Butchers to join a well-established food manufacturing business in South Lincolnshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals seeking competitive pay, employee benefits and long-term career development.

As a Skilled Butcher, you will work on a beef boning line, removing bones from beef primals and preparing cuts for trimming while maintaining product quality, yield, food safety and production standards. Site training on product specifications and procedures will be provided.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

15% staff discount

Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member

Career development opportunities

Subsidised staff canteen

Company pension and life assurance

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits, including Aviva Digital GP

MyPerks discounts

Family-friendly leave policies

Free parking Duties

Deboning beef primals using knives and bladed machinery

Preparing beef cuts for trimming and further processing

Working with cuts including topside, thick flank, fillet, collar, blade, ribs, brisket, rump, neck and ribeye

Maintaining product quality, yield and efficient production

Following knife safety, food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures

Keeping knives sterilised and work areas clean

Supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge with team members

Requirements

Previous professional butchery experience and strong knife skills are essential

Experience completing a range of beef deboning tasks

Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain high standards

Good concentration and accuracy in a fast-paced, repetitive environment

Understanding of food safety and hygiene procedures

Communicative English to understand safety instructions and supervisor directions

Food Safety Level 2 is desirable; training can be provided on site Working Environment

The role is based in a chilled abattoir and boning hall, with temperatures typically between 2°C and 9°C. The work involves handling raw meat, repetitive hand and wrist movements and extended periods of standing. Mandatory PPE, including chainmail and cut-resistant protection, is provided.

The selection process includes a CV review, Teams discussion, site tour and block test. An immediate start is available.

Relocation Support

This role is based in South Lincolnshire. Through our bespoke "Recruit and Relocate" solution, Workforce can support candidates willing to relocate by assisting with accommodation sourcing and helping them settle into the area.

If you are an experienced Skilled Butcher looking for a new opportunity with competitive pay and excellent employee benefits, we would love to hear from you