Butchers
Wages
New workers start around £12,075. Normal pay is £26,950 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £40,193.
Available jobs
In the past year there were 35,886 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
Related courses
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
What they do most days?
Prepares meat for curing or other processing cleans tools and work surfaces.
Cuts carcass parts into chops, joints, steaks, etc. for sale.
Removes bones, gristle, surplus fat, rind and other waste material.
Cuts or saws carcasses into manageable portions.
Slaughters animal and removes skin, hide, hairs, internal organs, etc..
Hard Skills
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Soft Skills
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
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