Skilled Butchers - Carrickfergus.

Rutledge Recruitment is currently seeking Skilled Butchers to join the day shift at a busy meat processing facility based in the Carrickfergus industrial area.

Role Overview

This opportunity is suited to experienced butchers with strong knife skills and previous experience working on a boning line or similar meat-processing line. You will be responsible for cutting, trimming and preparing beef and deer products to customer specifications while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, hygiene and safety.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday
8:00am–4:30pm
40 hours per week
Finishing times may vary slightly depending on workload and operational requirements.
Enhanced overtime rates available once 40 hours have been completed.

Pay Rate

Pay dependent on experience and suitability.
Additional knife skills and attendance bonus opportunities available.

Duties Include

Boning, cutting and trimming beef and deer products in a chilled meat-processing environment
Using professional butchery knives safely and efficiently on a boning or processing line
Removing meat from bones while following correct cutting lines, seams and techniques
Preparing specific cuts of meat to meet customer specifications and production requirements
Maximising meat yield while minimising waste and maintaining product quality
Identifying and removing excess fat, sinew and unwanted material
Inspecting meat for quality, consistency and compliance with required standards
Maintaining consistent cutting accuracy and production output
Operating weighing and scale systems to ensure product weights are recorded accurately
Following product specifications and meeting daily production targets
Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, Health & Safety and PPE compliance
Keeping knives, tools and work areas clean and maintained in line with hygiene procedures
Reporting quality concerns, equipment issues or discrepancies to supervisors
Working effectively with colleagues to maintain an efficient production line

No animal slaughter takes place on site.
Applicants must be 18 years or older for insurance purposes.
Initial employment will be through agency payroll.
Opportunity to progress to permanent employment following a successful probation period and subject to business requirements.

If you have strong knife skills and relevant butchery experience, apply today with your CV.