DAVID JOINSON & SONS LTD – Butchery Apprenticeship

Closing Date for Applications: 31 July 2026
Standard / Level: Level 2
Location: 125 CHRISTLETON ROAD CHESTER CH3 5UQ
Working for: DAVID JOINSON & SONS LTD
Starting Salary: To be discussed at interview stage

DAVID JOINSON & SONS LTD is a successful and growing business looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable industry experience, develop practical skills, and work towards a recognised qualification while progressing your career. Trading for 40 years, traditional butchers making homemade pies & sausages and also do burger manufacturing.

What will the apprentice do at work?
  • Cutting & Preparation of meat from primal cuts to sub-primal cuts.
  • Topping up shop counters to include prepacked multi-deck, pies, and the dairy section.
  • Serving customers.
  • Assist in washing and cleaning of equipment and maintaining a high standard of hygiene throughout.
  • Sausage Manufacturing
  • Assist in preparing products for the counter
  • Manual handling – taking delivery of boxed products, lifting and carrying.
  • Handling of sharp tools, operating various equipment, e.g., mincers, slicing machines,weigh scales, tills, card machines.