Butchery Apprenticeship
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Company: W JAMES
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Location: STOKE ON TRENT, ST2 7HL
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref: NAS-2000017543
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Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
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Start Date: 06/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday (college) Tuesday 8am- 5pm Wednesday 10am- 5pm Friday 8am- 5pm Saturday 7am- 2.30pm May be subject to change.
Brief Description
A dedicated butcher, to fit into our skilled team, in a fast-paced environment, producing high quality meats and meat products.
Training to be Provided
The butchery apprenticeship training will take place 1 day a week at Reaseheath College.
- This will be 12 to 18 months, depending on previous experience
At the end of this apprenticeship, you will achieve an intermediate apprenticeship in Level 2 butchery and apprentices must achieve - Level 2 Food Safety Award, Level 2 Health & Safety in the Food Supply Chain Award, and Level 2 Knife Skills Award prior to taking the end-point assessment
- Apprentices without functional skills level 1 or equivalent English and mathematics will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and mathematics prior to taking the end-point assessment
- Progression after achieving the Level 2 Apprenticeship, candidates can progress through to a Level 3 advanced apprenticeship in butchery
Future Prospects
- For a committed candidate with potential, there may be opportunity for progression onto a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Butchery and/or a full-time position within our business
Vacancy Detail
- Full carcase butchery into primal and retail cuts
- Prepare and make sausages and a variety of other added value products
- Creating & maintaining counter displays with attention to detail
- Serving customers; weighing, packaging and pricing products
- Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene
- Opportunity to learn the slaughtering process in our on-site abattoir