Trainee Butcher

Join Our Team: Supporting Farmers, Strengthening the Rural Economy, and Feeding the Nation!

Are you looking for a hands-on career where you can learn a skilled trade, work as part of a supportive team, and play an important role in producing high-quality food? Dunbia is one of Europe’s leading food processing companies, and we are looking for enthusiastic and committed people to join our Sawley site, near Gisburn.

We have exciting opportunities available for Trainee Butchers within our Boning Hall Departments, reporting to the Boning Hall Managers. These roles offer full training and the chance to build practical butchery skills while helping ensure our operations are carried out safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

There are 2 different shifts available working Monday to Friday, so you can choose either 6am to 2.30pm or 3.15pm to 11.45pm.

Who We’re Looking For:

We would love to hear from people who enjoy practical work, take pride in doing things properly and are keen to learn within a regulated food production environment. You do not need previous butchery experience; what matters most is a positive attitude, reliability and a willingness to develop.

As part of Dunbia UK, within the Dawn Meats Group, you will join a well-established business with strong values, long-term career opportunities and a commitment to creating better food naturally. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn and develop a skilled career in butchery.

You’ll be someone who:

• Is reliable, enthusiastic and keen to learn practical butchery skills
• Has good timekeeping and a strong attendance record
• Wants to build a long-term career and progress within the business
• Can follow instructions, work safely and maintain high standards in a busy production environment
• Takes pride in quality, accuracy and attention to detail
• Enjoys working as part of a team and supporting others
• Is motivated, willing to learn and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Shares our values and contributes to a positive, respectful team culture

• Work alongside experienced butchers and receive practical, hands-on training in beef butchery
• Learn essential knife skills including trimming, de-boning and portioning to customer specification
• Develop confidence using workplace equipment such as labellers, packing equipment, scales and other production tools
• Understand how to safely sharpen, maintain and use knives and equipment correctly
• Learn how to visually inspect products, identify quality issues and follow food safety standards at all times

What We Offer:

• Immediate Start – Start your new career with us straight away.
• Weekly Pay – Receive regular, reliable pay for your work.
• Permanent, Full-Time Role – Build stability and develop a long-term career with us.
• Full Training Provided – Learn from experienced butchers and develop a valuable skilled trade.
• All PPE Provided – We provide the protective equipment you need to work safely.
• Career Progression – Access internal development pathways, apprenticeship opportunities and future progression routes.
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme – Earn rewards for recommending great people to join the team.
• Free Tea & Coffee – Stay refreshed throughout your shift.
• Perks at Work – Access a wide range of employee discounts, savings and offers to help you make your money go further.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Access confidential wellbeing and support services when you need them.

Note that public transport is not available to our factory. Applicants must have own transport, or be willing to make their own alternative arrangements to get to work.

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.