Butchers

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