Skilled Butcher
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description
We are looking for Skilled or semi-skilled butchers for our Boning Hall teams who are responsible for cutting, deboning and preparing carcasses before they are further processed.
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per year, depending on experience
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To ensure the carcasses are dressed, trimmed and packaged according to as directed by the Production Management.
- Cutting, de-boning and preparing carcasses for further processing
Boning and trimming the meat in line with customer/company specifications.
- Maximising the yield of the product and minimising waste to ensure production is as efficient as possible.
- Undertake such duties as required in a safe and hygienic manner.
- To ensure that work is completed to production deadlines and according to food safety regulations in force and relevant at the time.
- Responsible for maximising the yield of the product and minimising waste to ensure production is as efficient as possible.
- Follow the sites Health, Safety and Training Procedures at all times.
Requirements
- Good Practical butchery and knife skills.
- Brazilian cut skills
- A high standard of personal cleanliness.
- Full knowledge and experience within the industry, with Cattle.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good time keeping and attendance.
- Be self-motivated.
- Have attention to detail.
- Take pride in their work.
- Be committed to working within the Company Mission, Vision & Values.
- Minimum 1 year experience
Benefits
- Life assurance scheme;
- Employee assistance programme;
- Rewards;
- Free hot drinks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Belfast: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Brazilian cut skills: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Butcher|CS|UK
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Skilled Butcher roles across Altgott and Simpson Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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