Skilled Butcher | Malton

Skilled Butcher | Sofina Foods

Location: UK (multiple production sites)
Salary: Competitive + pension + life assurance
Hours: Full-time | Permanent
Industry: Food Manufacturing | Meat Processing | FMCG

Grow Your Career in a Leading Food Production Business

We’re looking for skilled, hands-on butchers to join Sofina Foods, a global leader in meat and food production. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a fast-paced, professional environment where precision, teamwork, and high standards define success.

This isn’t just a job — it’s a skilled role offering real progression potential within a company that invests in its people and promotes from within.

The Role

You’ll work across key operational areas including main butchery, slaughter, primal cutting, and middle debone, ensuring every product meets the highest quality and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform expert butchery tasks to precise specifications.

• Work collaboratively in production teams to meet daily targets.

• Maintain consistency and efficiency through attention to detail.

• Ensure compliance with all hygiene, food safety, and health & safety procedures.

• Contribute to a positive, team-focused work environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for dependable, experienced individuals who thrive in production settings and take pride in their craftsmanship.

You’ll have:

• Previous experience in butchery or slaughter, ideally in a processing or factory environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• A team-oriented, reliable work ethic.

• Flexibility to meet production needs.

• A willingness to learn — training provided for those with core experience.

Why Sofina Foods?

At Sofina, you’re not just a number — you’re part of a global team that values skill, growth, and innovation.

What we offer:

• Job security: Join a well-established international food group with 13,000+ employees.

• Career development: Structured training and genuine promotion opportunities.

• Supportive culture: A business that puts people first.

• Competitive rewards: Excellent salary package, contributory pension, and life assurance.

• Modern environment: Clean, high-standard production facilities with onsite parking and digital employee benefits.

We don’t just offer benefits — we offer a place where your skills are respected and your future is supported.

About Sofina Foods

Sofina Foods is one of the world’s fastest-growing food companies, employing over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe. We supply premium meat and seafood products to major retailers and foodservice customers globally.

Our mission is simple: to deliver quality, innovation, and sustainability — while empowering our people to achieve their full potential.

🌐 Learn more: www.sofinafoods.com

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

Applications are welcome from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, or sexual orientation.