Butchery Room Leader

Location: Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes

The Butchery Room Leader role is a critical on-shift leadership position within a high-volume fresh meat department. Youll be responsible for keeping standards tight, quality consistent and teams performing at pace, especially during peak production periods. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows meat, understands specification, and can lead confidently on the floor. Whats in it for you Competitive hourly rate with guaranteed full-time hours Regular overtime available, paid at time and a quarter A hands-on leadership role within a busy retail meat operation Exposure to peak seasonal production and high-volume processing Long-term stability within an established food facility What youll be getting stuck into as a Butchery Room Leader Leading teams within the fresh meat department on shift Checking primals, steaks and joints against specification and quality standards Monitoring trim, off-cuts and overs and investigating root causes Reviewing and validating claims and rejections with supporting evidence Working with operational managers to analyse yield performance Maintaining presentation, quality and spec during peak trading periods What youll bring to the table as a Butchery Room Leader Previous experience within butchery or butchery-led operations Strong knowledge of meat cuts, steak types and quality indicators Experience working to tight specifications in retail environments Confidence leading teams on shift in a cold production setting Understanding of yield, waste control and quality standards Working hours There are 2x positions available:
Sunday: 6:00am 6:00pm Monday: 6:00am 6:30pm Tuesday: 3:00pm 11:00pm Wednesday: 3:00pm 11:00pm Thursday: 3:00pm 11:00pm OR Tuesday: 6:00am 2:00pm Wednesday: 6:00am 2:00pm Thursday: 6:00am 2:00pm Friday: 6:00am 6:30pm Saturday: 6:00am 6:00pm If youre looking for a hands-on leadership role where quality and control are non-negotiable, this Butchery Room Leader position delivers pace, responsibility and progression.