Boning Hall Operative (Skilled/Semi-Skilled)

Pickstock Telford Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat processing company in Telford is looking for Experienced Butchers to join their team. This full-time, permanent role involves accurately deboning and trimming beef products and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have at least one year of knife handling experience and a strong understanding of food safety. The company offers a stable work schedule, supportive team culture, and opportunities for skill development.

Benefits

Full-time, permanent position

Monday to Friday schedule

Free on-site parking

Staff referral programme

Meat Box Scheme

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in knife handling.
• Experience in food manufacturing environment required.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Debone and trim beef products according to specifications.
• Break down beef cuts to meet order requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Knife handling

Food safety

Quality control

Teamwork

Job description

Pickstock Telford is looking for Experienced Butchers to join our fast-growing team. We’re a key player in the UK and international beef supply chain, supplying high-quality British beef to retailers, wholesalers, and food service professionals. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern facility, develop specialist skills, and be part of a dedicated team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Accurately de-bone and trim beef products in line with customer and company specifications, while optimising yield and reducing waste.
• Break down beef cuts to meet specific order requirements with precision and consistency.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of all beef carcass cuts to support efficient processing.
• Perform all tasks in full compliance with company policies, especially those relating to health and safety and food safety.
• Maintain strict adherence to all standards relating to quality, health & safety, animal welfare, hygiene, food safety, ethical practices, product labelling, and handling procedures.
• Follow established traceability protocols to ensure product identification and labelling accuracy at all times.
• Support team efficiency through job rotation and flexible duties.
• Opportunity to develop your skills across 6 butchery levels with full training provided.

Essential

• Skilled in knife handling, for skilled roles, or ready to learn and grow into the role through hands‑on training.
• At least 1 year’s experience in knife handling.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality control.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

Desirable

• Advanced trimming and de‑boning techniques.
• Experience working with animal carcasses.

What We Offer

• Full‑time, permanent position.
• Monday to Friday schedule, with occasional weekend work as needed.
• Stable daytime hours (usually 7:00am – 4:30pm).
• Supportive, down to earth team culture.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Staff referral programme.
• Opportunities for additional training and development.
• Staff Meat Box Scheme.