Trainee Trimmer/Butcher

Posted on April 27th, 2026
location Bugle briefcase Temporary £12.71 - £22.40 per hour

Great opportunity to work as a Trainee Trimmer/Butcher for our client's Pork Factory - butchering, processing, and packing pork products for human consumption.

Staffline is recruiting Trainee Trimmer/Butchers in St Austell.

The rate of pay is £12.71 -£14.93 per hour.

Overtime is available and is paid at £19.07 - £22.40 per hour.

This is a full-time role working fixed shifts Monday to Friday and the hours of work are from 05.25am to 14.50pm.

Applicants will have their own transport to get to the site as there are no public transport options available.

Your Time at Work

As a Trainee Butcher at this site, you will:

- De-bone and trim pork primals into standard cuts at optimum line speed, whilst achieving product quality and hygiene specifications.
- Be required to use a knife and bladed machines to completely de-bone and trim pork middles, legs and shoulders and remove bone chips and cartilage
- Avoid fatigue and repetitive strain by regularly rotating lines, ensuring you will work across different areas
- Work with speed and accuracy, you will be fully assessed before working on the paceline
- Have an intermediate understanding of English, as you will need to understand product specifications, whilst hitting yield targets and maintain traceability and product integrity
- Fully adhere to all health and safety and compliance practices and standards
- Always wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and report any errors or faults to your line leader
- Carry out manual handling tasks and the role can be physically demanding
- Work in a chilled environment to ensure the product is of the highest quality, it is advised that warm clothing is worn under your PPE

Our Perfect Worker

Our ideal worker will have a strong work ethic and a desire to learn a new career. You will have excellent hand-eye coordination to ensure the cuts are being made correctly and to the highest standard.

To be focused is important, as you will be undertaking repetitive tasks, and having an understanding of English is required as well as basic numeracy skills.

A good level of physical fitness is required, and you must be willing to work in a cold environment.

No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn £12.71 - £22.40 per hour
- Fixed schedule
- Temp to perm opportunity
- On-site support from Staffline
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Free hot drinks
- PPE provided
- Performance bonus
- Full training provided
- Opportunities for overtime

Job Ref: 1TUB

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