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.

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., 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.
No formal qualifications required! We'll support you towards completing your Level 1 Functional Skills.
Enthusiasm for the industry and a commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
Keen to develop your skills and grow within the company.

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.
Hands-On Experience: Dive into the world of butchery with real, hands-on learning from day one.
Career Growth: This is more than just a job-it's a launchpad for a dynamic career in the meat industry, with opportunities to advance into specialised roles or management.
Sustainability: Work with a company committed to animal welfare and securing our business for the future.
Supportive Team: Learn from experienced mentors and be part of a supportive, dynamic team.
Butchery Super Days: Take part in exciting three-day learning experiences delivered with our training provider, designed to bring your apprenticeship to life in a practical and engaging way. From sausage making and industry guest speakers to exploring areas beyond beef and lamb such as wild game, plus farm visits to understand the full field-to-fork journey, you'll gain hands-on experiences that support your learning in a memorable way.
Recognition & Rewards: This programme doesn't just give you great training - it gives you the chance to earn great money too. You'll start on £12.71 per hour from day one, which is well above the National Minimum Wage for an apprenticeship.
Skills for the Future You: This programme is designed to support more than just your technical development. You'll also build important life skills through learning about money management, time management, British Values, respect and shared values in our business, mental health awareness, confidence and communication skills-helping you succeed both at work and in everyday life.

Monday to Friday working
Free parking on site
Great transport links.
Weekly paid
Discounted Staff canteen selling both hot and cold meals.
Free fruit everyday,
Group Life Assurance scheme
Employee Assistance scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Cycle to Work scheme
Mobile Phone discount
Car leasing discount scheme
Computer discount scheme
Training and Development
Pension scheme

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