Butchery Apprenticeship | Perth
| Company: | ABP UK |
| Location: | Scotland |
| Salary: | starts at £10.50 per hour and is reviewed every 3 months |
ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe, ABP`s commitment to excellence impacts on every aspect of its business. Our teams of experienced and reliable meat experts are passionate about building lasting partnerships in the European retail, manufacturing and food service sectors.
We want the best people to work for us and we know that a supportive and friendly working environment plays a key role in attracting and retaining employees. We promote the sharing of knowledge and invest strongly in training and development.
Our apprenticeship scheme lies at the heart of our business. Many of our leaders, in both the UK and Ireland, began their careers as apprentices and attribute their success to the skills they developed during their time on the programme.
As an apprentice butcher, you will receive both practical and theoretical training. You`ll have the chance to develop your expertise, meet new people and learn new skills in a supportive work environment. You will work towards an SCQF Level 5 (Level 2) Modern Apprenticeship in Meat & Poultry Processing and Butchery.
This is the perfect qualification wanting to come into the trade from scratch, building up skills as you progress through the qualification. Suitable for young people just leaving school or people just wanting to make a start in the industry.
If you`re keen to learn and have a strong desire for progression in the workplace, you`ll make the ideal apprentice. You`ll also need to be enthusiastic, resilient and industrious in our fast-paced work environment. Each apprentice needs to show progress and be able to combine work with their education.
We are now taking applications for our apprenticeship programme starting in September 2024.
Your main responsibilities involve learning the different product specifications, the different cuts of meat and how to do these by learning to work with the knife.
Your role emphasises adherence to food safety regulations, health and safety standards, and environmental considerations within the unique context of meat processing.
Throughout your butchery apprenticeship, you will be working with innovative technology that`s shaping the meat industry and helping ABP be recognised as market leaders in our field.
– A minimum of Nat 5 in English (Grade C or above) and Maths
– A keen interest in Butchery; whether through hobbies or by completing activities as part of a higher education pathway within secondary school or college
– Must be over 18 years of age by September 2024.
– Basic knowledge or interest in Butchery; whether from school/college or outside
of education.
– Keen to learn and develop in this industry and progress to have a career as a butcher
-Keen interest in practical, hands-on activities.
-Drive and determination to excel in a challenging apprenticeship.
-Strong teamwork and communication skills
-Friendly, positive, and hardworking approach.
-Problem-solving approach and adaptability.
-Enthusiasm for technology and customer support.
-Reliability and flexibility, including working various shifts.
-Punctuality and consistent attendance are a crucial requirement for this role.