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Apprentice Butcher

Dunbia Meats/Dawn Meats · Bridlington · posted 8 July 2026

Wage
£16,224 to £25,775.88 a year
Hours
39 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Butcher (level 2)
Starts
28 September 2026
Closing date
31 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • 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

Your training

  • 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

Where it leads

  • 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

About Dunbia Meats/Dawn Meats

At Dunbia Carnaby, you’ll be part of a close-knit, hardworking site within a leading UK food business. We invest in our people through structured training, apprenticeships and clear progression routes. You’ll gain hands-on skills, work with experienced colleagues and build a long-term career in a supportive, safety-focused environment where quality and teamwork matter

Things to consider

  • 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

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 3/D) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 3/D) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Carnaby Industrial Estate, Lancaster Road, Carnaby, Bridlington, YO15 3QY

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