Trainee Butcher – June 2026 Intake (Westerleigh Site)
Full-Time ¦ Permanent ¦ Join Our Butchery Academy
Earn over £700 per week!!!!
Ready to learn a skilled trade and build a long-term career in the food industry? Our Butchery Academy at Westerleigh is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our March 2026 intake as Trainee Butchers.
This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, and develop valuable skills in a supportive environment.
What’s in it for you?
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Structured Training Programme: 12 weeks of dedicated training to give you all the skills you need to be successful including:
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Knife safety, handling, sharpening, and PPE
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Health & Safety, ergonomics, and injury prevention
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Food Safety essentials
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Practice new skills in our academy before moving to production lines
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Workstation stretches for comfort and safety
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A choice of areas in which to specialise to suit your skills
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Clear progression and specialisation options:
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Move from Trainee to Grade 2 butcher on successful completion of the academy
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Opportunities to progress to Grade 1, improving your earning potential
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Permanent, full-time contract from day one
What to Expect
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Work in a chilled environment with physical tasks (we’ll support you with ergonomic exercises during your first 30 days)
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Learn the craft of butchery, including precision cutting and working with different meat sections
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Be part of a team that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement
Who We’re Looking For
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Reliable, motivated individuals with a strong work ethic
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Comfortable with physical work and standing for long periods
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No previous experience required – full training provided
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Perfect for those starting their first role or seeking a career change
Programme Details
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Start Date: Mid-March 2026
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Location: Westerleigh Site
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Contract: Full-time, permanent
Why Join Us?
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Opportunity to earn over £700 per week
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Daily average bonus of circa £30 after successfully complete course
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Refer a friend scheme
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Excellent healthcare benefits, including access to a 24/7 GP service and physio sessions.
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28 holiday days each year (25 days flexible booking with 3 bank holidays). Additionally we offer a holiday purchase scheme
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Discounted staff shopping onsite on a range of products
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Free will writing service
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Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Interested?
Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career in butchery. Recruitment days will be held at the end of January giving you the opportunity to learn about our business and this opportunity.
If you required further information, please contact Recruitment Team on: 07483189696
Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.
