Butchery Assistant – Night Shift
Walter Rose & Son Ltd
About Us
Walter Rose & Son is an award-winning catering and retail butcher with a reputation built on exceptional quality, traditional craftsmanship and outstanding customer service. Established over 180 years ago, we remain a proud family business supplying premium British meat to restaurants, hotels, schools, care homes, businesses and retail customers.
Our commitment to quality starts with carefully selected farms across Wiltshire and Somerset, where animal welfare and sustainable farming practices are at the heart of everything we do. We combine traditional butchery skills with modern production techniques to deliver products of the very highest standard.
We are now looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Butchery Assistant to join our busy production team.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career within the food production and butchery industry. Whether you have previous experience or are looking to learn a completely new trade, we will provide full training and support from our experienced butchers.
Working as part of a close-knit team, you will assist in preparing customer orders to the high standards Walter Rose is known for. The role is varied and hands-on, requiring someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing quality work.
You will be expected to work safely, efficiently and accurately while maintaining exceptional hygiene and food safety standards.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with the preparation and packing of fresh meat products.
- Safely handling raw meat in accordance with food hygiene regulations.
- Operating equipment including vacuum packing machines and other food production equipment (full training provided).
- Labelling products accurately and ensuring all traceability information is completed correctly.
- Rotating stock using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.
- Hanging, storing and organising stock within chilled storage areas.
- Preparing customer orders for dispatch.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the department.
- Carrying out end-of-shift cleaning and sanitising equipment and work areas.
- Completing quality and hygiene checks as required.
- Working within company Health & Safety, Food Safety and HACCP procedures.
- Reporting equipment faults, stock issues or food safety concerns to your supervisor.
- Supporting colleagues across the production department when required.
- Helping ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time.
What We're Looking For
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Reliability and excellent timekeeping.
- Good attention to detail.
- Pride in producing work to a high standard.
- The ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- Good communication skills.
- A flexible approach to work.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A strong awareness of cleanliness and hygiene.
- A good level of physical fitness, as the role involves standing for long periods and lifting products in line with manual handling guidelines.
Experience
Previous experience within food production, butchery, manufacturing or warehouse environments would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training will be provided.
This role would also suit someone looking to begin a career in butchery or food manufacturing.
Working Environment
As part of this role, you will be working in a chilled food production environment where temperatures are maintained to ensure product quality and food safety.
Appropriate protective clothing and PPE will be provided.
Hours
- 40 hours per week
- 5 days per week
- Saturday working required
- One rota'd day off during the week.
- Shift: 10pm – 6am
What We Offer
In return for your commitment, we offer:
- Competitive rate of pay.
- Full training and ongoing development.
- Opportunity to learn traditional butchery skills.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Staff discount on our award-winning products.
- Company pension scheme.
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- Working within a friendly, supportive and experienced team.
- Long-term career opportunities with an established family business.
How to Apply
If you are hardworking, dependable and eager to develop new skills within a respected and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV together with a brief covering letter explaining why you would like to join Walter Rose & Son.
Equal Opportunities
Walter Rose & Son Ltd is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
