Key Info

Vacancy Type: Apprenticeship
Vacancy Reference No.: 2000051665
Training Provider: LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Salary: See vacancy details — £26,436 a year
Address: ABP Yetminster, Chetnole Road,, Yetminster,, Sherborne, DT9 6HQ

Butchery Apprenticeship Programme

ABP UK
Yetminster,
DT9 6HQ
CLOSING DATE: October 11, 2026

Ready to carve out your career in the meat industry? Join our Butchery Apprenticeship Programme and learn from the best in the business! No experience? No problem! If you’ve got the right attitude, we’ll teach you the rest.

As a Butchery Apprentice at ABP UK, you’ll gain foundational knowledge and practical skills in butchery, contributing to the production of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products. You’ll learn about quality, efficiency, traceability, sustainability, animal welfare, stress prevention, and lean manufacturing practices. This apprenticeship is a Level 2 programme that will give you the foundations for a fulfilling career in meat processing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Learn the Basics: Acquire foundational knowledge in butchery principles, meat species, and carcass processing techniques.
  • Master Your Craft: Develop knife skills for cutting, boning, trimming, and mincing meat.
  • Gain Industry Insight: Understand the meat sector’s history, values, culture, and traditions.
  • Team Collaboration: Work with the team to meet deadlines and productivity targets.
  • Maintain Standards: Adhere to health, food safety, and hygiene standards.
  • Support Operations: Assist in stock control, quality assurance, and customer expectations.