Blakemore Trade Partners
Butcher
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Role overview
Butcher in our Carnon Downs Store.
40 hours per week
5 8 hour days
We have an exciting opportunity for a Butcher in our butchery department within our SPAR Store who likes to have fun working with a team and is passionate about offering excellent service and standards to our customers.
We are looking for someone who is motivated, friendly, hands-on and enjoys working in retail.
About Us
At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses, employing over 6,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business. We’re constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career.
Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, with circa 300 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.
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SPAR is the world’s largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK’s leading convenience store group. Being a ‘symbol’ group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand.
Job Purpose
The receiving, processing and assembly of products to customer requirements
Key Accountabilities
- The accurate checking and recording of all goods received and the immediate transfer to the correct temperature controlled storage area
- Checking all products for quality
- Ensuring all critical control points are monitored in accordance with the company HACCP plan
- Adhering to stock rotational procedures at all times
- The accurate cutting, packing and labelling of all products
- The accurate assembly of customers’ orders
- Ensuring that all approved methods and systems with regard to food handling / hygiene are adhered to within the department, in order to prevent contamination / spoilage of product
- Control of unauthorised personnel within the department
Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience And Qualifications Required
- Previous demonstrable experience of compliance with relevant practice and regulations/legalities in relation to meat including health and safety, temperature controls and HACCP essential
- Previous experience within a similar role/environment is essential
- Knowledge of meat products and the industry is essential
- Basic education (numeracy and literacy) is essential
- Food Hygiene Certification is preferred
- Health and Safety qualification is preferred
- Demonstrable presentation skills are a must
- Customer focussed and understands the importance of this to the business
- Challenges appropriately and identifies areas for improvement
- Demonstrates integrity, a strong work ethic and upholds the company values and principles
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Inclusive environment
As a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Department
Retail SPAR jobs (inc Greggs/Subway) Sales Assistant
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
40hrs p/w
Salary
£12.71 p/hr
Benefits
- Company Sick Pay
- Additional Holidays
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Cover
- Staff Discount
- Long Service Awards
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Volunteering opportunities
Closing date for applications
29th October, 2026
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