Job Description

Butchery Operative  - Permanent 40 Hour Contract 

Shift Detail: 3:00pm - 11:30pm, Sunday to Friday (Any 5 out of 6)

Salary: £28,150 - £30,000

A great opportunity for a Butcher to join our new meat production unit, based in Wigan, at our Carver & Co. Operation. – part of Sysco Speciality. The position requires providing high-quality products as well as maintaining excellent standards of Hygiene, H&S, food safety and HACCP/COSHH compliance. You will also support the training of our Operatives in basic meat trimming and Marel portioning machine operation.

You will work alongside the small team of operatives to support a wide variety of tasks across the production and warehouse operation. This includes using machinery to prepare meat to supply customer orders, picking orders, correctly packing and labelling meat products, storing products – both goods in from our suppliers and finished goods from production, and cleaning equipment. You’ll also be required to complete documentation BRC/FSA standard documentation.

To join us in this role ideally be an experienced Butcher able to trim and portion various whole primal joints, with a track record of monitoring and achieving correct portion control for quality cuts. You’ll have a keen interest in the food industry and will relish the opportunity to share your experience by training others in basic knife skills and the use of butchery machinery. You will be focused on quality and ensuring we produce the very best products for our customers. This is a varied role where you will be on your feet for long periods of time. There is an element of manual handling to receive deliveries, handle the meat products and store finished products. A current clean driving licence is required to deliver to our Warrington depot if required.   

In return we offer a great basic salary, generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase more, pension plus huge discounts on award- winning Brakes products. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our Learning & Development programmes. 

People join us for the stability and security. But they stay for our fun and friendly culture that supports everyone to be the best they can be. Join us and discover all sorts of opportunities to develop your career with us, as well as a range of great benefits. 

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, at Brakes we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs’ menus. 

Additional Information

At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.