Trainee Butcher

ABP UK is part of ABP Food Group, one of Europe s leading consumer food producers. With over 60 - years of experience. ABP has a reputation for quality and innovation. Our food business specialises in supplying and developing award-winning British beef and lamb products for retail, food service and wholesale customers worldwide.

We work across a number of markets to maximise returns for our farmer suppliers and offer efficiency and value for our customers. From the core of our business in consumer food production, we have companies as diverse as pet food manufacturing to renewable energy, giving our colleagues a broad range of opportunities for progression throughout our group.

You will be working as part of the Boning Hall team to ensure the needs of the business are met in a timely and effective manner according to the specification. You will be part of a fast paced, proactive team liaising with colleagues and production departments and planning to ensure all deadlines are met as well as improving efficiency and developing current processes. As part of your development, you will also undertake the ABP Butchery Academy 12-week Fast Track programme.

Position

Trainee Butcher - no experience required

Based in

ABP - Yetminster

Hours

Monday to Friday 6.30am to 5.00pm including 2 x 30-minute breaks

Reporting to

Boning Hall Manager

Benefits

•Competitive Salary (On application) •Free parking on site •Permanent contract •Subsidised staff canteen on site offering both hot meals and snacks •Prayer Room on site •Career development and training. •Monday to Friday working •Group Life Assurance Scheme •Employee Assistance Program •Cycle to Work Scheme The role involves:

• As part of your development, you will join the ABP Butchery Academy a 12-week Fast Track program to learn the fundamentals of butchery
• You will progress through various stages, learning about each primal cuts, bone and trim, to the required specification and develop your knife skills
• Understand about strict adherence to quality, animal welfare and ethical procedures
• Follow traceability process and ensure labelling integrity
• Receive training in learning about the various roles within the Boning Hall, plus other departments that work closely with the Boning Hall
• Have the opportunity to learn more about ABP and its various divisions
• Complete the Level 2 Food Safety and Level 2 Health and Safety qualifications
• Improve your career prospects and develop your skills through a structured training plan

Skills:

• Able to work under own initiative
• Be a team player
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to follow detailed operating procedures with a high degree of attention to detail. The candidate will follow instructions, including those relating to personal health and safety and the wearing of PPE
• General operative tasks require a substantial amount of physical ability, must be physically fit
• 'Can do' attitude with good communication skills and a basic understanding of verbal and written English
• The desire to progress and advance