Butchery Apprentice Darlington
| Company: | Inspiro Learning |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £12.71 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Darlington |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Posting date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Programme name Level 2 - Butcher 14 months From a Bradford market stall to one of the UK’s largest supermarket chains
Our core purpose:
To make and provide food we’re all proud of, where everyone’s effort is worthwhile, so more and more people can afford to enjoy eating well.
We are proud to be a Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK through our network of 497 conveniently located supermarkets and various online home delivery channels.
Our business is predominantly food and grocery focussed and uniquely, we source and process half of the fresh food that we sell in our own manufacturing facilities and stores which gives us close control over provenance and quality. Our committed and trained food makers and shopkeepers prepare food in-store for customers and we have more skilled colleagues preparing food in store than any other retailer.
Every week around 9 million customers pass through our doors and over 118,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover over 97% of UK postcodes through our online delivery service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day.
Job description
We are looking for a Customer Assistant who will progress to a Butchery Apprentice to join our store as part of our Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme.
About the Proper Jobs Fresh Start Programme
We know things are tough out there for young people right now. But we also know that lots of you are staying focused on finding a good career with great prospects. That’s why we’re launching our Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme. It will offer 1,000 new apprenticeships by 2030 to people like you.
Our Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme lasts for up to 2 years. It combines learning in the workplace, formal off-the-job training and online learning.
For more information and FAQs click here
About the Job Role
You’ll start by spending 13 weeks working as a Morrisons Customer Assistant, before progressing to a 12-month apprenticeship in Butchery. If you successfully complete your apprenticeship and assessments, you could then progress to our Sir Ken Morrison Leadership School. This is a six-month programme, which can kickstart your journey into retail management.
Butchery plays a huge role in the history of Morrisons. It’s not just a Proper Job - it’s one of the oldest crafts in the world.
After 13 weeks, you’ll progress to a a Butchery Apprentice, and through the apprenticeship we’ll help you learn about knife skills so you’re able to prepare meat primals through cutting, mincing, and dicing. You'll also learn about the different animal species we work with, and the techniques you need to produce and process meat products.
You will be providing a friendly and helpful service to all our customers, whilst you develop through your apprenticeship programme.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start their career and gain qualifications while earning.
Ideal for college or sixth-form leavers seeking their first step into the workplace.
No previous experience required – full training and support will be provided through the apprenticeship programme - you’ll just need the ability to be trained to use the equipment required and the ability to be trained to prepare fresh items.
We welcome applications from people at the beginning of their career journey who want to learn and develop.
This apprenticeship provides structured training and dedicated support, making it particularly attractive to those entering the workplace.
We value your hard work and commitment, and in return, we provide:
Generous holiday entitlement
15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores available from the day you join us
Additional 10% discount card for a Friend or Family member
Career progression and development opportunities
Subsidised in store cafe or shop floor ranges
Free parking
Competitive pension and life assurance
Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
Optional Payroll charity donations
A range of family friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave
Find out more about working in Retail at Morrisons Here
After 13 weeks as a Customer Assistant, you’ll enrol as aButchery apprentice and:
Complete a level 2 Butcher apprenticeship standard
Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
Learn and train for a specific job
Get hands-on experience in a job
Study for 6 hours of your working hours
Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
Be entitled to a TOTUM membership, find out more here About TOTUM | TOTUM UK
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