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Do you love food? Want a career that’s hands-on, fast-paced, and seriously satisfying? We’re HG Walter – an award-winning, family-run butcher – and we’re looking for Apprentice Butchers to join our growing team.
We’re looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, eager to learn, physically active, and ready to be part of a team.
Send your CV to apprenticebutcher@hgwalter.com along with a note on why you’d make a great Apprentice Butcher at HG Walter – and we’ll be in touch.
About the Company
Since 1972, we’ve been all about quality, craft, and care. We supply London’s top restaurants and food lovers with the best meat from small, sustainable farms across the UK. From rare-breed beef to handmade sausages, every cut matters.
We’re not your average butcher:
• Home to the largest dry-aging fridge in London
• A fun, fast-paced workplace – music on, team BBQs, legendary parties
• A diverse, inclusive team with 20+ nationalities and women thriving across every level
• A North West London site with great transport links – getting here is simple
What do you need?
No experience? No problem – we’ll teach you everything.
What matters is that you bring:
• Enthusiasm and a love for food (especially meat!)
• A willingness to learn and get stuck in
• Pride in your work and attention to detail
• Team spirit and a positive attitude
• Physical fitness – butchery is active and hands-on
Perfect if you’re a school leaver looking for an exciting career, or if you’ve got a culinary background and want to sharpen your skills.
Join us and you'll get
As an Apprentice Butcher, you’ll learn:
• Knife skills and traditional butchery techniques
• Full carcass breakdown and the art of dry-aging beef
• Rail boning - a rare, specialist skill
• Life skills like teamwork, communication, organisation, and confidence
• Train in a modern facility with brand-new equipment
• Work with some of the UK’s finest meat
• Be part of a supportive, fun, and fast-moving team
• Earn while you learn - working towards a Level 2 Butchery qualification
• Enjoy perks like free daily lunch and staff discounts on premium cuts
• Build a career - specialise in sausages, bacon, retail butchery, or even become a steak specialist
Send your CV to apprenticebutcher@hgwalter.com along with a note on why you’d make a great Apprentice Butcher at HG Walter – and we’ll be in touch.
