Apprentice Butcher

Laveracks is a proud East Yorkshire family business with a long tradition of quality, craftsmanship and local produce. We are passionate about developing the next generation of skilled butchers and offer genuine hands-on learning in a busy, supportive retail environment. This is an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, build confidence with customers and develop a skilled career within a respected local business.

Working days will be confirmed at interview and will be based on the needs of the business. The role will include weekend working, with Saturdays forming part of the normal working pattern. 40 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 3/D)
• Maths (grade 3/D)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

This is a practical, hands-on role in a busy food retail environment. The apprentice will regularly work in chilled areas and will need to be comfortable handling raw meat products while following strict hygiene and food safety procedures.

The role involves standing for long periods, manual handling, cleaning duties, early starts and some Saturday working. Applicants must be able to travel reliably to Pocklington and attend college sessions at Bishop Burton as required.

Full training, appropriate PPE and supervision will be provided. No previous butchery experience is required, but applicants must be willing to learn, take instruction and work safely.

English (grade 3/D), Maths (grade 3/D), Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

On successful completion, the apprentice could progress into a qualified Retail Butcher role at Laveracks. With experience, there may be opportunities to develop into a senior butcher, counter supervisor, product-development role or management position. Suitable candidates may also have the opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 Advanced Butcher apprenticeship.