Skilled Butcher | Malton
Company: | Sofina |
Location: | North Yorkshire |
Salary: | Competitive Salary |

Grow Your Career in a Leading Food Production Business
The Role
We’re looking for skilled, hands-on butchers to operate across key areas including main butchery, slaughter, primal cutting, and middle debone. You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative production setting where precision, consistency, and quality are paramount.
This isn’t just a job – it’s a skilled role with real progression potential in a company that invests in its people.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Skilled Butcher, your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out expert butchery tasks to high hygiene, quality, and safety standards
- Working in production teams to meet daily output goal
- Supporting consistency through your precision and attention to detail
- Maintaining a safe and efficient working environment
The Ideal Candidate
We’re seeking dependable, experienced individuals who thrive in production environments.
You should have:
- Previous experience in butchery or slaughter (in a factory or processing setting preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
- A reliable, team-focused mindset
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet production needs
- Training is available for the right candidates with core experience.
Why Sofina Foods?
At Sofina, you’re not just a number – you’re part of a global team that values craftsmanship, growth, and innovation.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Security & Stability: Join a well-established business with over 13,000 employees across Canada and Europe
- Long-Term Growth: We promote from within and offer structured training pathways for career development
- Culture That Cares: From health and safety to personal development, we prioritise people first
- Competitive Pay & Support: Enjoy a strong salary package, contributory pension, and life assurance
- Modern Workplace: Onsite parking, digital benefits hub, and clean, high-standard production facilities
We don’t just offer benefits—we offer a working environment where your skills are respected and your future is supported.
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn’t just a food company – it’s a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we’re passionate about delivering quality meat and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.