Apprentice Butcher
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Company: Dunbia Meats/Dawn Meats
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Location: Bridlington, YO15 3QY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,224.00 per year
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Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref: NAS-2000026659
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Application Deadline Date: 15/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Working hours and shift patterns will be discussed and agreed at the interview.
Brief Description
Join Dunbia as a Butchery Apprentice, working within a fast-paced factory environment. You will support processing operations including cutting, packing, machine use and hygiene tasks, while learning key butchery skills and maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and health & safety.
Training to be Provided
The apprentice will work towards a Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship Standard. Training will be delivered through a blend of on-the-job learning and off-the-job training at Bishop Burton College, typically one day per week, developing knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the role.
Future Prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, learners will be considered for a full-time role, subject to performance and business needs. Pay increases may be applied in line with skills development and competency. Ongoing upskilling is encouraged, with opportunities to progress onto advanced programmes, discussed at interview and through regular PDRs.
Vacancy Detail
- Work as part of a team within a fast-paced butchery factory environment
- Assist with cutting, trimming, boning and preparing meat to specification
- Support packing, weighing, labelling and dispatch of products
- Operate and maintain machinery safely within the production process
- Ensure correct storage, stock rotation and temperature control of products
- Maintain product flow to meet production targets
- Carry out hygiene cleaning of equipment and work areas using food-safe chemicals
- Follow all food safety, quality and health & safety regulations
- Use and maintain PPE correctly at all times
- Assist with intake and dispatch of goods
- Work across departments to support business needs during busy periods
- Continuously develop skills through on-the-job training
Other Information
This is a physically demanding role in a fast-paced production environment. Work may involve standing for long periods, working in chilled conditions, repetitive tasks and meeting strict quality, hygiene and safety standards. Shift work may apply. A strong work ethic, resilience and commitment to learning are essential.