Butcher

Job Title: Butcher

Company: West Scottish Lamb Ltd.

Location: Carlisle, UK

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

• Process lamb and other meat products according to industry standards and customer specifications.
• Maintain the quality and reputation of West Scottish Lamb’s premium products.
• Ensure adherence to hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform slaughterhouse duties, including cutting, trimming, and processing lamb carcasses.
• Break down whole carcasses into primal, sub-primal, and retail cuts.
• Debone, portion, and prepare meat for wholesale, retail, or further processing.
• Inspect meat for quality, freshness, and adherence to food safety guidelines.
• Maintain consistency in cutting techniques and product presentation.
• Sanitise equipment, knives, and work areas according to company policies.
• Ensure compliance with Food Standards Agency (FSA) regulations and workplace safety procedures.
• Monitor and manage meat inventory, rotating stock to avoid spoilage.
• Assist with ordering and maintain efficient stock levels.
• Minimise waste through efficient use of products.
• Collaborate with butchers, staff, and management to ensure smooth production.
• Report equipment malfunctions or quality concerns to the slaughterhouse manager.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a butcher, preferably in lamb or red meat processing.
• Experience in a slaughterhouse or meat processing facility is advantageous.
• Excellent knife handling and meat cutting skills.
• Knowledge of butchery techniques for lamb (deboning, portioning, trimming).
• Strong understanding of meat safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work in cold environments and lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs).
• Comfortable handling raw meat products and working with sharp tools in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certification in food safety and hygiene (HACCP) is beneficial.
• Training in proper slaughter techniques and animal handling is a plus.

Experience: Required

Employment: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 yearly

About West Scottish Lamb Ltd:

West Scottish Lamb Ltd., based in Carlisle, specialises in processing premium Scottish lamb. Committed to quality, sustainability, and ethical sourcing, we deliver top-grade lamb products while upholding the highest standards in food safety.