Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship
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Company: KEPAK GROUP LIMITED
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Location: Bodmin, PL31 2QB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,568.00 per year
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Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref: NAS-2000057449
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Application Deadline Date: 02/11/2026
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Start Date: 04/01/2027
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Positions Available: 6
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Working Week: 4-days at site with 1-day a week at Duchy College Stoke Climsland. Working hours will be 7.00am - 3.00pm. Working days to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Kepak are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Level 2 Butcher Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insight into the food industry and learn and develop your knowledge and skills.
Training to be Provided
- Butcher Level 2
- The apprentice will start learning the basics and will progress learning different skills as they move through the apprenticeship
Future Prospects
- Upon successfully completion of this apprenticeship, you may be offered a permanent position
Vacancy Detail
- Knife Sharpening- Learning correct methods on how to sharpen a knife
- Trimming bones- Trimming meat off of bones
- Trimming trim to correct VLs (Visual Lean)- Learning about VLs and the importance of producing trim to customer specs
- Trimming Primals (large pieces of meat)- Learn to trim Primals to spec with a trainer at all times
- Food Quality Safety, Health & Safety- Learn all aspects of Food Safety and Health and Safety within the meat processing industry
Other Information
Due to the nature of this role and the requirement to carry out duties within an abattoir, including activities that may require a Certificate of Competence, applications are open to candidates aged 18 and over only.