Butchers

£27,636

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

42 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

5.25%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Butchers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5431

Butchers direct and undertake the slaughter of animals and prepare carcasses for storage, processing and sale.

Common tasks include:

slaughters animal and removes skin, hide, hairs, internal organs, etc.;
cuts or saws carcasses into manageable portions;
removes bones, gristle, surplus fat, rind and other waste material;
cuts carcass parts into chops, joints, steaks, etc. for sale;
prepares meat for curing or other processing; cleans tools and work surfaces.

Qualifications

There are no formal academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically by apprenticeship. NVQs/SVQs are available at Levels 2 and 3. Professional qualifications are also available.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Butchers

Regional employment: Butchers

Future employment: Butchers

Top 12 industries: Butchers

Alternative & related job titles: Butchers

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Equality focus: Butchers

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