Apprentice Butcher

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking apprentice to join our small, family-run butcher's shop. We specialise in traditional whole-carcass butchery, with much of our beef and lamb coming directly from our own farm, just a few miles from the shop.

What you'll do

• This apprenticeship offers the opportunity for the right person to learn the skills of full-carcass butchery within a friendly and supportive team environment.
• An important part of the role will be developing a strong understanding of our customers and their individual requirements. You will learn how to confidently identify what a customer is looking for, recommend the most suitable cuts of meat and advise on quantities to ensure they get exactly what they need.
• The apprentice will also play an important role in the production and development of our range of value-added products, which is an increasingly important part of our business. We are particularly well known locally for our wide variety of handmade sausages, and you will have the opportunity to learn how to produce these to a consistently high standard, as well as contribute ideas to the development of new flavours and products.
• This is a varied, hands-on role offering the chance to develop practical butchery skills, product knowledge, customer service skills and an understanding of all aspects of a modern, traditional butchers shop.

After the apprenticeship

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity for the right person to continue their career with us as a fully qualified butcher and become an integral part of our team.

As a small and growing family-run business, we are keen to invest in the right person and support their development. For someone who is committed, enthusiastic and passionate about the trade, there is genuine scope to build a long-term career with us and play an important role in the future of the business.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Presentation skills
• Team working
• Reliable

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade C/4)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade C/4)

Things to consider

Within the role there will be the requirement for some heavy lifting and standing for long periods of time.

About the employer

We specialise in traditional whole-carcass butchery, with much of our beef and lamb coming directly from our own farm, just a few miles from the shop. We are passionate about quality, provenance and traditional butchery, values which are equally important to our discerning customers.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Butcher (level 2), Sales, marketing and procurement
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: MEAT EAST ANGLIA TRADES (IPSWICH) LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 45 hours a week. Working week: Tuesday to Saturday 8am - 5:30pm.

There may be some requirement to work later at busy periods.

• Start date: 18 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £18,720 a year