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Job Title: Apprentice Butcher Location : Pontefract Salary: Depending on experience Job Type: Full time, Permanent - 40 hours per week Farmer Copleys is a Yorkshire based, award winning, diversified farm business offering a busy cafe, on site bakery, farm shop, production kitchen, Dessert parlour, private function hire facilities and outside seasonal events. Our busy farm shop is open daily and offers a range of great tasting locally sourced items from a full butchery and deli offer, to fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables, home-made bakes and all the other treats and delights that taste so great. Superb home-made jams and preserves, sauces, dips, oils and every accompaniment you can imagine. We have our own home-made gelato, in-house bees and even gift items for that last-minute present or treat. About the role: We're on the lookout for a motivated Apprentice Butcher to join our friendly, welcoming team. This is a hands-on role where you'll learn the trade from the ground up, supported by experienced butchers who are passionate about what they do. As an Apprentice Butcher, you'll get stuck into every aspect of the role, including: Preparing, cutting, and presenting meat to a high standard Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety practices (we do things properly and honestly here) Serving customers with confidence, warmth, and a bit of personality Building knowledge of different cuts, techniques, and products Working as part of a supportive team that looks out for each other About you: We're proud to be a trusted name, so attention to detail and doing the right thing really matters. At the same time, we like to keep things upbeat - a bit of cheekiness and a good sense of humour go a long way here. No previous experience is needed - just a genuine interest in butchery, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Essential Criteria Full clean driving licence Maths and English Grade 4 or above at GCSE Proactive, can-do attitude What We Offer: Full training delivered by experienced butchers A recognised qualification in butchery Real progression opportunities within the business Competitive apprentice wage A positive, encouraging work environment Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme Staff Discount (25%) Flexible hours/shifts Health & wellbeing programme (after 12m service) On-site parking Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of or interest in: Meat Cutter, Meat Trimmer, Slaughterman, Blockman, Meat Specialist, Junior Butcher, Apprentice Meat Cutter, may also be considered for this role. TPBN1_UKTJ