Pay starts from £679 weekly

Summary

A Hands-On Opportunity to Learn, Grow, and Make an Impact

The Role

Are you looking to begin a rewarding career in butchery? At Sofina Foods, we offer the chance to learn valuable skills, earn a competitive wage, and grow within a supportive and fast-paced production environment.

As a Trainee Butcher, you’ll be an essential part of our production team—supporting the preparation of meat products across departments including main butchery, slaughter, primal, and middle debone. This is an ideal opportunity for someone ready to learn and build a future in the food industry.

Shift times are Monday to Friday, 0530-1530 or 0600-1600 depending on which department.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Trainee Butcher, you will:

Learn and develop butchery skills through hands-on training and mentoring
Support meat preparation tasks across multiple production areas
Follow strict hygiene, quality, and safety standards
Work effectively as part of a team to meet production targets
Embrace continuous improvement in all aspects of your work

The Ideal Candidate

This role is perfect for individuals who are eager to learn and develop new skills.
You’ll bring:

A positive attitude and willingness to be trained
Good attention to detail and observation skills
Reliability, motivation, and a strong work ethic
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Previous experience is not required – full training will be provided whilst earning £35,318 per year!

Why Sofina Foods?

Competitive rates
Competitive Contributory Pension
Online Benefits Hub
Life assurance scheme
Free onsite parking

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn’t just a food company—it’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we’re passionate about delivering quality meat and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 10 Hour Shift

Location

Malton, North Yorkshire

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

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