Job purpose: Ready to carve out your career in the meat industry?

Join our Butchery Apprenticeship Programme and learn from the best in the business!

No experience? No problem - if you've got the right attitude, we'll teach you the rest.

Whether you are NEET, looking for a career change or a rewarding skilled role which can help you to travel the world apply to our new Butchery Apprenticeship programme. This may be your first role or your next role

ABP Food Group is one of Europe's leading integrated agri-food businesses, with divisions specialising in food production, pet food and renewables. Over our 70-year history, we have grown to 14,000 strong team and have built a reputation for quality and innovation. Our Early Careers programme offers opportunities across all of our divisions including apprenticeships, graduate and industrial placement pathways.

ABP UK, part of the ABP Food Group produces quality fresh and frozen beef, lamb and frozen meat-free products to some of the nation's leading supermarkets and restaurants, including a number of Michelin Star establishments -Find out more below about how to become part of a team!

What will I learn? As a Butchery Apprentice at ABP UK, you'll gain foundational knowledge and practical skills in butchery, contributing to the production of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products. You'll learn about quality, efficiency, traceability, sustainability, animal welfare, stress prevention, and lean manufacturing practices. This apprenticeship is a SQF Level 5 programme that will give you the foundations for a fulfilling career in meat processing.

Key Responsibilities

Learn the Basics: Acquire foundational knowledge in butchery principles, meat species, and carcass processing techniques.

Master Your Craft: Develop knife skills for cutting, boning, trimming, and mincing meat.

Gain Industry Insight: Understand the meat sector's history, values, culture, and traditions.

Team Collaboration: Work with the team to meet deadlines and productivity targets.

Maintain Standards: Adhere to health, food safety, and hygiene standards.

Support Operations: Assist in stock control, quality assurance, and customer expectations.

Personal Attributes

Safety First: Take personal responsibility for health and food safety.

Eager to Learn: Show a willingness to learn, solve problems, and acquire new skills.

Punctual & Reliable: Be diligent, reliable, and respectful towards customers and colleagues.

Attention to Detail: Perform tasks diligently and understand the importance of efficiency for business profitability.

Team Spirit: Maintain the vision and ethos of the business, taking pride in your work and fostering positive relationships with colleagues.

If you're ready to start earning, learn practical skills and build a future career, this could be the opportunity for you.

What qualifications or qualities are required? No formal qualifications required!

As part of your apprenticeship, you'll develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the food industry. You'll learn industry-specific techniques while also building essential workplace skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving and numeracy. Through hands-on training and support from experienced colleagues, you'll gain recognised qualifications and the confidence to progress your career. Enthusiasm for the industry and a commitment to completing your apprenticeship are essential as well as being keen to develop your skills and grow within the company.

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