Butchery Apprentice

CRANSWICK COUNTRY FOODS (NORFOLK) LIMITED, Watton, Norfolk

Butchery Apprentice

£23,920 a year

CRANSWICK COUNTRY FOODS (NORFOLK) LIMITED, Watton, Norfolk

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 1 week ago, 11 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: 10-08-2026 (In 17 days)

Job ref: None

Location ref: Watton, Norfolk

Full Job Description

Introduction

As a Butchery Apprentice, you will be trained and mentored by experienced in-house butchers, whilst completing your Level 2 qualification with M.E.A.T, a specialist butchery training provider. Your tutor at M.E.A.T will regularly visit you at Cranswick to check on your progress, as well as be available for support virtually.



About the Employer

Cranswick Country Foods in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential; we achieve our ambitious growth plans.



What You'll Do

  • Learn to butcher and prepare different specifications of meat cuts
  • Follow specifications to ensure the top quality of product
  • Learn to handle knives and machinery safely and efficiently
  • Adhere to Health, Safety and Food Hygiene regulations and best practises
  • Develop a strong foundation to build a future career in Butchery


Training Outcome

  • On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you would continue working and developing your skills within our butchery department


Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working


Course Information

Course: Butcher (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate



Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 8am- 5pm

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Number of Positions Available: 3



Training Provider: MEAT EAST ANGLIA TRADES (IPSWICH) LIMITED



This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/butchery-apprentice-127098538