Skilled Butchery Operative

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Leicester
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Advertising Salary
£528.41 per week
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Normal Working Days:
Tuesday to Saturday
Normal Start & Finish Time:
14:00 to 22:00

About The Role

Would you like to join us as a Meat Machine Operator? You will be working in our busy Butchery team. You will prepare and process meat to meet the daily production plan. You will use machines such as mincers, mixers and dicers to make sure products meet the right standards. You will also check stock, keep clear records and follow food safety rules.
 
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
  • Follow the daily production plan and prepare meat as required.
  • Use mincers, mixers and dicers to process meat safely.
  • Follow product specifications, work instructions and company standards.
  • Collect meat from chillers and check labels, supplier codes and dates.
  • Complete traceability records at each stage of the process.
  • Check products during processing to make sure they meet the required standards.
  • Check product temperatures, use-by dates and visual quality.
  • Put stock away in the correct chillers and freezers.
  • Rotate stock to make sure older stock is used first.

 

About You  

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience: 

  • Experience in food production or a butchery environment is useful.
  • Confidence using food production machinery, or a willingness to learn.
  • Good attention to detail when checking meat, labels and dates.
  • Ability to follow production plans and written instructions.
  • Good record-keeping skills, including traceability paperwork.
 
What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

Company pension scheme
Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
Employee discount scheme
Experience annual pay reviews
Profit related pay
Opportunity for extended leave
Free on-site parking
Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

About Us

Based in Leicester, Walker & Son is a celebrated leader in the production of premium pork pies, supplying both supermarket own-label ranges and our much-loved branded products. With a rich heritage and a reputation for quality, we take pride in every pie we make.  

At Walker & Son, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.   

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special! 

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.    

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative. 

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