Dunbia Group
Trainee Butcher

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Are you ready to turn ambition into a long-term career, leading to a range of skilled opportunities?
At Dunbia, one of Europe’s leading food processing companies, we’re offering motivated individuals the chance to join our Butchery Academy – a structured career-development programme designed to help you become a qualified butcher and progress within a thriving industry.
This is more than a job. It’s a trade. A qualification. A career for life.
Why Choose a Career in Butchery with Dunbia?
Earn while you learn
From day one you will be paid to build hands-on skills that are in demand across the UK and beyond.
A Profession with Progression
Our Academy is your first step in a clear career pathway with opportunities to move into specialist roles, supervisory positions or development within Dunbia.
Quality Training and real support
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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You’ll be trained by one of our Master Butchers, and supported by experienced colleagues, and work towards a nationally recognised qualification through our apprenticeship programme.
Responsibilities
What you will be doing
As a trainee butcher in our academy, you will:
- Learn and apply core butchery skills, techniques and best practices
- Develop confidence using a range of meat cutting tools and machinery
- Work as part of a dedicated, professional team
- Build strong knowledge of the food processing industry
After 3-6 months you will be enrolled on the apprenticeship program to continue your development.
Qualifications
Who we are looking for
You don’t need experience – just the right attitude!
We want individuals who are:
- Committed to a long-term career
- Eager to learn new skills
- Have strong attention to detail
- Can work in a team environment
- Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach
- Align with Dunbia’s values and standards


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What We Offer
- A competitive earn while you learn package
- A structured training program
- A nationally recognised qualification upon completion
At Dunbia people are at the heart of what we do. We are proud to develop skilled professionals who play a vital role in delivering quality foods across the UK and Europe.
If you are motivated, hands on and ready to start a trade, our Academy in Llanybydder is the place to start.
Apply now and take the first step towards becoming a fully qualified butcher with Dunbia.
Dunbia is an equal opportunity employer and places a strong emphasis on training and development for both skilled and non-skilled positions.
No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.
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