Introduction
Ready to carve out your career in the meat industry? Join our Butchery Apprenticeship Programme and learn from the best in the business! No experience? No problem, if you’ve got the right attitude, we’ll teach you the rest.
About the Employer
ABP Food Group is one of Europe’s leading integrated agri-food businesses, with divisions specialising in food production, pet food and renewables. Over our 70‑year history, we have grown to 14,000 strong team and have built a reputation for quality and innovation. ABP UK, part of the ABP Food Group produces quality fresh and frozen beef, lamb and frozen meat‑free products to some of the nations leading supermarkets and restaurants, including a number of Michelin Star establishments!
What You’ll Do
As a Butchery Apprentice at ABP UK, you’ll gain foundational knowledge and practical skills in butchery, contributing to the production of award‑winning British and Irish beef and lamb products. You’ll learn about quality, efficiency, traceability, sustainability, animal welfare, stress prevention, and lean manufacturing practices.
This apprenticeship is a Level 2 programme that will give you the foundations for a fulfilling career in meat processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Acquire foundational knowledge in butchery principles, meat species, and carcass processing techniques.
- Develop knife skills for cutting, boning, trimming, and mincing meat.
- Understand the meat sector’s history, values, culture, and traditions.
- Work with the team to meet deadlines and productivity targets.
- Adhere to health, food safety, and hygiene standards.
- Assist in stock control, quality assurance, and customer expectations.
Training Outcome
Skills for the Future You: This programme is designed to support more than just your technical development. You’ll also build important life skills through learning about money management, time management, British Values, respect and shared values in our business, mental health awareness, confidence and communication skills, helping you succeed both at work and in everyday life.
This apprenticeship is a stepping stone to advanced qualifications and specialised roles within ABP UK. Continue your journey in sustainable butchery, retail, or further education in the broader meat industry.
Skills Required
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Physical fitness
Course Information
- Course: Butcher (Level 2)
- Level: 2
- Route: Sales, marketing and procurement
- Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
- Working Arrangements: Working Week: Monday to Friday. Shift times to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 4 Months
- Number of Positions Available: 5
- Training Provider: LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
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