Apprenticeship · Level 2
Closes in 9 days
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Start as a Customer Assistant for 13 weeks, then begin a 12-month Butchery Apprenticeship.
- Earn £19,827.60 per year for 30 hours per week.
- Complete a Level 2 Butcher apprenticeship standard with hands-on training.
- Applications close on 2026-10-20.
- Potential to progress into retail management via the Sir Ken Morrison Leadership School.
About the Role
This apprenticeship offers a pathway into butchery, starting with 13 weeks as a Customer Assistant before progressing to a 12-month Butchery Apprenticeship. Successful completion could lead to the Sir Ken Morrison Leadership School programme.
What You'll Do
- Begin with 13 weeks as a Morrisons Customer Assistant.
- Progress to a 12-month Butchery Apprenticeship.
- Learn essential knife skills for preparing meat (cutting, mincing, dicing).
- Gain knowledge of different animal species and meat processing techniques.
- Provide friendly and helpful customer service.
Training
- Complete a Level 2 Butcher apprenticeship standard.
- Receive regular one-to-one sessions with a dedicated trainer (remote or in-person).
- Gain hands-on experience in the role.
- Undertake off-the-job training as per the Occupational Standard.
- Complete assessments throughout and at the end of the apprenticeship.
What Happens Next
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you may progress to the Sir Ken Morrison Leadership School, a six-month programme designed to kickstart a career in retail management.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
Key Details
- Wage: £19,827.60 a year
- Working week: Fully flexible over seven days, with start times from 07:00 and finish times up to 20:00.
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Duration: 1 Year
- Start date: 2026-11-01
- Closing date: 2026-10-20
- Apprenticeship standard: Butcher (level 2)
- Training provider: INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED