Butchers

Job Description

Job Purpose :

To efficiently and safely process pigs into pork products by performing skilled butchery tasks including slaughter, dressing, boning, trimming, and cutting. The butcher will contribute to the high-volume production of quality meat products while maintaining strict hygiene, safety, and animal welfare standards.

Key Responsibilities :

Perform humane slaughter of pigs in compliance with animal welfare regulations

Dress and eviscerate carcasses using industry-standard techniques

Conduct skilled boning, trimming, and cutting of pork to specification

Work on a fast-paced production line ensuring yield and quality targets are met

Follow all food hygiene, personal safety, and biosecurity procedures

Operate butchery tools and machinery safely (e.g., knives, saws, cutters)

Identify and report defects or abnormalities in carcasses

Maintain a clean and sanitized work area

Work collaboratively with the processing team to ensure smooth workflow

Adhere to health and safety protocols, including the use of PPE

Qualifications and Certifications :

Previous experience in a meat processing or butchery role (preferred)

Relevant meat processing or butchery qualification (NVQ, Certificate, etc.) – beneficial but not essential

Training or certification in humane animal handling and slaughter (preferred)

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (required or willingness to obtain)

Right to work in Ireland

Requirements

Job Purpose : To efficiently and safely process pigs into pork products by performing skilled butchery tasks including slaughter, dressing, boning, trimming, and cutting. The butcher will contribute to the high-volume production of quality meat products while maintaining strict hygiene, safety, and animal welfare standards. Key Responsibilities : Perform humane slaughter of pigs in compliance with animal welfare regulations Dress and eviscerate carcasses using industry-standard techniques Conduct skilled boning, trimming, and cutting of pork to specification Work on a fast-paced production line ensuring yield and quality targets are met Follow all food hygiene, personal safety, and biosecurity procedures Operate butchery tools and machinery safely (e.g., knives, saws, cutters) Identify and report defects or abnormalities in carcasses Maintain a clean and sanitized work area Work collaboratively with the processing team to ensure smooth workflow Adhere to health and safety protocols, including the use of PPE Qualifications and Certifications : Previous experience in a meat processing or butchery role (preferred) Relevant meat processing or butchery qualification (NVQ, Certificate, etc.) – beneficial but not essential Training or certification in humane animal handling and slaughter (preferred) Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (required or willingness to obtain) Right to work in Ireland