Butcher Apprentice Wanted
Location: Hubbards Traditional Butchers, Moreton Hall Bury St Edmund’s Hours: 7.15 am - 4.00 pm Tuesday to Friday 7.15 am - 2 pm Saturday (16-18 years old legal working hours restrictions apply)
Pay: Competitive Apprentice Wage depending upon age of applicant
Are you looking to learn a physical, highly respected trade that stays with you for life? We are looking for an Apprentice Butcher to join our skilled team.This role is open to all age groups and backgrounds. Whether you are starting your working life, looking for a secure career change later in life, or balancing work with raising a family, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
Earn While You Learn: Modern apprentice wages are highly competitive and structured to support your growth.
Family-Friendly Stability: Reliable, consistent daytime hours that work well around family life and childcare.
A Trade for Life: Gain valuable skills from master butchers in a stable industry.
Inclusive Environment: We value life experience and maturity just as much as youth and energy.
What You Will Do:
Learn traditional meat cutting, breaking down, trimming, and preparation techniques including sausage making.
Set up attractive counter displays for our daily customers.
Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
Deliver excellent, friendly service to our local community.
What We Are Looking For:
We welcome applications from three main paths:
School Leavers / Young Applicants: Must hold at least 4 GCSEs at Grade C (Grade 4/5) or above, including Maths and English.
Career Changers & Older Applicants: Mature individuals looking for a hands-on, stable trade. Life experience and a strong work ethic are highly valued.
Working Parents: Reliable people looking for stable, predictable hours to balance with family commitments.
Personal Traits Required:
Punctual and reliable (early morning starts are part of the trade).
Comfortable working in cold environments and handling raw food.
Eager to learn, patient, and detail-oriented.
How to Apply:
Drop your CV and covering letter into the shop or email us at [email protected] With your covering letter explaining why you want to learn the trade with us.
Pay: From £15,390.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
