Trainee Butcher at Cranswick

Position Trainee Butcher
Posted 10 Feb 2026
Expired 12 Mar 2026
Company Cranswick
Location Ballymena | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Cranswick for the position of Trainee Butcher. If the Trainee Butcher vacancy in Ballymena matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Learn your craft at Cranswick We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Trainee Butchers. Through a structured 12-week on boarding programme, you will gain the essential technical skills required for butchery in a production environment, including safe knife handling, carcass breakdown, trimming and quality control. On successful completion of your probation period, you will progress onto an NVQ Level 2 in Meat and Poultry Industry Skills. Key responsibilities Learning core butchery techniques including boning and trimming Operating within a fast-paced production line environment to meet efficiency and yield targets Adhering to food hygiene, HACCP and Health & Safety standards always Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production schedules Contributing to stock control, waste reduction and quality assurance processes Training & Progression A structured 12-week on boarding and skills development programme with regular set milestones Mentoring and support NVQ Level 2 in Meat and Poultry Industry Skills with the opportunity to progress to level 3 upon completion of level 2 What were looking for A genuine interest in learning butchery skills (previous experience is not essential) Good attention to detail and ability to follow instruction and specification A team player with reliability and strong work ethic What we offer Competitive pay with progression based on competency (earning potential up to £17.49) Full internal and external training provided Employee benefits A clear development pathway within the butchery and wider production team Hours 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 06:00 14:30 Benefits: Company Shares employee discounts

Job Info:

  • Company: Cranswick
  • Position: Trainee Butcher
  • Work Location: Ballymena
  • Country: GB

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