Apprentice Butcher – BLACKER HALL FARM SHOP (WF4 3DN)

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We’re looking for a motivated Butchery Apprentice to join our experienced team and learn a craft that can build a long-term career. Over the years, we’ve trained several apprentices who are still with us today, progressing through the business and becoming key members of the butchery team.

Overview

Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work
As part of the team, you will develop skills in:

Traditional and modern butchery techniques
Knife skills, cutting, boning, trimming, and product preparation
Working with high-quality, locally sourced meat from our family farm
Food safety, hygiene, and traceability
Stock management and minimising waste
Customer service within a busy, high‑standard retail environment

About the Employer

Welcome to Blacker Hall Farm – a family-run Yorkshire farm shop, restaurant and events destination. From our own farm-reared meat and handmade food to seasonal events and unforgettable days out, there’s always something happening. At Blacker Hall Farm, everything starts with our family farm. We grow, rear, make and source food we’re proud of, from our award-winning butchery and handmade pies to seasonal events, family experiences and a welcoming place to eat. Whether you’re visiting us in person or shopping online, you’ll find quality, care and a warm Yorkshire welcome at the heart of everything we do.

Training to be Delivered

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

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Vacancy Details

Apprenticeship Level

Butcher Level 2.

Employer Name

BLACKER HALL FARM SHOP LTD

Employer Address

BRANCH ROAD CALDER GROVE WAKEFIELD WF4 3DN

Weekly Hours

30-hours+

Wage Amount

Apprenticeship national minimum wage

Desired Qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Desired Skills

Keen to learn a trade
Reliable and hardworking
Enjoys a hands-on role
Interest in food and farming
Ambition for long-term career

Please apply if you can reliably commute to the working address and work weekends where required

Future Prospects

We have had butchery apprentices for several years, who have moved into other positions after their apprenticeship. After you have completed the Level 2 Butchery apprenticeship, we have progression routes within the business so that you can continue to develop with Blacker Hall Farm

Date Posted

2026-02-13

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