Market Street Butcher

Market Street Butcher

Position: Market Street Butcher

Location: North Shields (NE29 9QR)

Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time (36.75 hours per week)

Shift Pattern: Monday to Sunday, 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Salary & Package: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package

Reference: 159467

Closing Date: 09 August 2026

About the Role

As a Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are thrilled to partner with Morrisons to recruit a skilled and customer-focused Market Street Butcher for their store in North Shields.

Are you a trained butcher or someone with strong butchery and knife skills from behind a counter or in a professional kitchen? In this essential role, you will be the face of our fresh butchers counter, preparing high-quality meat cuts to impress our customers and ensure exceptional standards of availability, safety, and presentation.

(Please note: Applicants must be over the school leaver’s age.)

Key Responsibilities:

• Meat Preparation & Cutting: Prepare meat primals for sale to company specification, including boning, cutting, dicing, steaking, mincing, flavouring, pricing, and wrapping using appropriate equipment (knives, saws, mincing machines, etc.).

• Counter Display & Availability: Maintain quality, fresh, and attractive displays of food throughout the trading day to promote sales and customer confidence.

• Customer Service: Deliver outstanding, friendly, and helpful service, highlighting traditional skills and fresh products to create memorable shopping experiences.

• Flexible Teamwork: Work flexibly across other fresh counters on Market Street to ensure our customers are fully catered for.

About You

We are looking for dedicated individuals with a flair for butchery and a passion for delivering fantastic customer service.

Essential Requirements:

• Butchery Skills: Proven training or experience in butchery, knife handling, or meat preparation (behind a counter or in a professional kitchen).

• Approach: A helpful, friendly, and approachable attitude with a passion for traditional craft and great service.

• Active & Hands-on: Enjoys a physical, dynamic role working in a fast-paced retail environment.

• Safety & Compliance: Comfortable using specialized equipment safely while maintaining high standards of health and hygiene.

Rewards and Benefits

In return for your expertise and hard work, our client offers an incredible suite of rewards and benefits:

• Generous Leave: 6 weeks of holiday per year (including bank holidays).

• Colleague Discounts: 15% discount in Morrisons supermarkets and convenience stores from day one, plus an extra 10% discount card for a friend or family member.

• Financial Security: Competitive pension scheme and life assurance.

• Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, including access to the Aviva Digital GP and Vita Health services.

• Perks: Morrisons MyPerks platform featuring exclusive discounts at high-street retailers, cinemas, and gyms.

• Career Growth: Outstanding internal training, development, and career progression pathways.

• On-Site Facilities: Subsidised in-store café or shop floor food ranges, plus free parking options.

• Family Friendly: Enhanced policies including 26 weeks of maternity and adoption leave, alongside neonatal and fertility leave.

Our Recruitment Process

As your supportive agency partner, we are here to ensure a smooth and accessible application experience:

1. Application: Submit your details and CV online.

2. Initial Connection: Our resourcing team will reach out to learn more about your butchery background and answer any questions you have.

3. Interview: Attend an interview (face-to-face or virtual) featuring competency questions mapped against company values.

4. Offer & Onboarding: Receive quick feedback and comprehensive onboarding support from our resourcing team.