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Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship

Kepak Group Limited · Bodmin · posted 9 September 2026

Wage
£22,568 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Butcher (level 2)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Positions
6

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  • 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

Your training

  • Butcher Level 2
  • The apprentice will start learning the basics and will progress learning different skills as they move through the apprenticeship

Where it leads

  • Upon successfully completion of this apprenticeship, you may be offered a permanent position

About Kepak Group Limited

  • Kepak is a industry leading supplier of red meat to companies such as Tesco, M&S, Aldi, McDonalds and many other companies.
  • What makes Kepak a great place to work – Kepak stills see’s them selves as a family business even though they employee over 4500 members of staff, constantly training and upskilling giving staff a career by progressing through the company with several members of staff being with the company for over 30 yrs.
  • By starting a apprenticeship with Kepak you have the opportunity to learn Basic knife skills through to trimming, breaking carcasses down into primals.

Things to consider

Due to the nature of this vacancy, applications are open to candidates aged 18 and over only.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • Unit 9, Cooksland Industrial Estate, Bodmin, PL31 2QB

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