Apprentice - Retail Butchery
T Appleton & Son Limited is a family-run business established in 1867, with over 150 years of heritage and five sites across North Yorkshire. We are a supportive and progressive employer, committed to staff development and long-term career opportunities.
We offer a friendly, team-focused environment with strong staff retention, where personalities shine and people enjoy their work. We have a proven track record of supporting apprentices, with opportunities to progress into full-time and future management roles.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice to join in our busy Ripon shop.
This Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in retail and food production. You’ll learn customer service, food safety, and butchery skills while working in a busy shop. Supported by your employer and college, you’ll gain a recognised qualification and build a strong foundation for a career in retail or butchery.
The role involves
- Serving customers and provide friendly, professional service
- Assisting with preparing and displaying products
- Learning basic butchery and knife skills (with training)
- Handle stock, deliveries, and product rotation
- Maintain cleanliness and food hygiene standards
- Use tills and handle transactions
- Develop product knowledge to advise customers
- Support the day-to-day running of the shop
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity to secure a full-time position within the business. Apprentices may also progress onto the Level 3 qualification, further developing their skills, knowledge, and career prospects within the industry. You will have the opportunity to choose your career path be it retail, shop and production butchery.
Pay: £8.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- This role is based in Ripon. Can you confirm you are local or able to travel reliably to this location? Please provide brief details?
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
