Butcher

About the role

We are looking for a commercial butcher with a strong practical mindset and a clear focus on customer service. The role suits someone who brings confidence in the trade, sound product knowledge, and the ability to handle cutting and preparation work to a high standard.

What you need to bring

You should have hands-on experience in butchery, along with good knowledge of products and the techniques needed to cut and prepare them correctly. Strong customer service ability, a well-organised approach, and clear communication skills are also important. A solid understanding of stock control processes and procedures is required.

What you'll do

Your main focus will be working with customers, developing good relationships, and understanding their business needs. You will prepare orders according to customer requirements and make sure health, safety, and legal standards are followed at all times.

Benefits

• Booker colleague card giving 10% off purchases at Booker, plus double-discount events up to three times each year.
• After 3 months of service, access to a Tesco colleague discount card offering 10% off most purchases, increasing to 15% for a 4-day period after every four-week pay cycle, 13 times a year. This also includes 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off F&F items.
• 10% off pay monthly and SIM-only Tesco Mobile deals for personal use, plus additional offers throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance through Tesco Bank, subject to terms and conditions.
• Free eye test when spending £50 or more, plus 30% savings on glasses, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses when spending £50 or more.
• 50% discount on health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Access to discounted RAC breakdown cover.
• Discounts website with savings on everyday purchases, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months of service, eligibility to join the annual Save As You Earn share scheme with discounted future Tesco share purchases.
• Pension plan with contributions of up to 5% matched by Booker.
• Life assurance cover of up to 3 times annual pay.
• Health and wellbeing support, including a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP access for you and your family.
• Generous holiday package.

About Booker

Booker is the UK's leading food and drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses from branches, distribution centres, Best Food Logistics sites, and support centres across the UK. The business values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and aims to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome and able to be themselves.

Flexible working and inclusion

The company welcomes conversations about flexible working arrangements, including support for people at different life stages and circumstances such as starting a career, caring responsibilities, retirement, or parenthood. Booker is also a Disability Confident Committed Leader and is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. Accessibility support can be requested by contacting recruitment@bookergroup.com.

Additional information

Candidates must be 18 or older if the role involves work before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm, or if it includes work in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, or driving-related duties. Where application volumes are high, the role may close earlier than the stated end date. Individual feedback will only be given to candidates who reach the interview stage.

About the group

Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, but it operates separately from the core Tesco business, so the benefits package differs from Tesco roles.