Skilled Butcher | Bodmin

Skilled Butcher — Beef Boning | Kepak Bodmin | Meatex Jobs

Kepak Group is recruiting Skilled Butchers to join its Beef Boning Department at the Bodmin site in Cornwall. This permanent, on-site role is advertised via the Meatex Jobs Board.

Kepak is one of Europe’s leading food producers, with 15 manufacturing sites across Ireland and the UK. The business is built on a strong heritage of meat craft, trusted quality, sustainability and animal welfare, supplying retail and foodservice customers with high-quality beef and lamb products.

This role is ideal for experienced butchers looking to progress their career in a stable, professional food manufacturing environment with excellent earning potential and no weekend working.

Location

Bodmin, Cornwall
On-site role
Permanent, full-time (45 hours per week)
Monday to Friday – weekends off

Start time: 06:00
Finish: Production complete
Overtime paid at time and a quarter after 45 hours
2 × 30-minute breaks per day

Role purpose

As a Skilled Butcher, you will play a key role in preparing beef products to Kepak’s high standards of quality, safety and efficiency. Working within the boning hall, you will use your knife skills and experience to deliver consistent product specifications while supporting production targets and team performance.

Key responsibilities

• Use knives and specialist equipment to cut, trim and prepare beef to specification

• Ensure all meat products meet strict quality, safety and hygiene standards

• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment

• Work as part of a production team to meet daily output targets

• Handle and store meat products correctly to minimise waste

• Continuously develop knife skills and butchery techniques

• Follow all health & safety, food safety and company procedures

What we’re looking for

• Proven knife skills and butchery experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment

• Ability to work efficiently under production pressure

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Team-focused attitude with good communication skills

• Physical capability to stand for long periods and handle heavy items

• Fluent English (essential for safety and communication)

• Positive attitude aligned with Kepak values of Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food and Teamwork

Pay & progression

• Starting rate: £15.44 per hour (dependent on experience)

• Pay increases as skills and capability develop

• Top earning potential: up to £21.94 per hour

• Weekly pay

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave (after probation)

• No weekend working

• Pension plan

• Death in Service benefit

• Employee discount platform

• Free Employee Assistance Programme (legal advice, counselling, mental health support)

• Christmas hamper

• Refer a Friend scheme (earn up to £500)

• Free on-site parking

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Subsidised canteen

• Free hot drinks all day

• Free lunch once a month

• Employee engagement activities

• Long service awards

• Ongoing training and development

How to apply

Apply via this page on the Meatex Jobs Board. Suitable candidates will be introduced directly to Kepak.

Important information

Employer: Kepak Group
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