Saunderson’s is a busy, family-owned butcher’s shop in Tollcross Edinburgh. We’ve been around for 65 years and over this time have established an impressive array of awards for our products, butchery skill, and our customer service.
We’re exceptionally proud of our well-earned reputation and very selective about the type of people who join our team. In addition to the necessary skills and experience, we want anyone joining our team to demonstrate a great attitude that matches our values.
We want you to be happy here and we’ve learned that when people share our values and hold themselves to the same high standards as we do, we have the makings of a very successful and enjoyable relationship together.
At Saunderson’s, we are always on the lookout for talented, passionate (future) butchers and counter assistants. You can find an overview of what it looks like to work for us below.
If you’re interested in joining a family business that has served Edinburgh with locally sourced and freshly prepared top-quality meat since 1958, email us your CV or drop by our shop on Leven Street.
Job descriptions
Butcher
Salary: from £12.50 per hour
General duties:
- Carcass butchery (beef, lamb & pork)
- Production of pies, sausages, and puddings
- Serving the counter
- Preparation, packaging, and labelling products
- Making up customer orders
- Cleaning
Essential requirements:
- A passion for butchery/cookery
- An eagerness to work as a team
- Genuine care for customers
- Is proactive and thinks ahead without relying on direction from others
Butcher’s Assistant (Trainee)
Salary: from £10.50 per hour
General duties:
- Production of pies, sausages, and puddings
- Serving the counter
- Preparation, packaging, and labelling products
- Making up customer orders
- Cleaning
Essential requirements:
- A passion for butchery/cookery
- An eagerness to work as a team
- Genuine care for customers
- Is proactive and thinks ahead without relying on direction from others
Counter Assistant
Salary: from £10.50 per hour
General duties:
- Serving the counter
- Preparation, packaging, and labelling products
- Making up customer orders
- Cleaning
Essential requirements:
- A passion for cookery
- An eagerness to work as a team
- Genuine care for customers
- Is proactive and thinks ahead without relying on direction from others
In return for your skills & experience, you’ll receive
- Salary £ negotiable depending upon skills and experience
- Company Pension
- Holiday Pay
- Company uniform
- Full ongoing training
- Discounted Meat
Application pre-qualifying questions
- Do you live in Edinburgh?
- Do you hold a Basic Food Hygiene certification?
- Do you hold an SVQ Level 2 in Butchery (where relevant)?
- How many years’ experience do you have?
Our selection process
Stage 1: Send your CV to shop@johnsaunderson.co.uk. It must contain a letter covering why you believe you would be the right candidate for this position. If selected, you will be invited by email to Stage 2.
Stage 2: 10-minute Zoom call to cover some further questions about your CV and cover letter. If selected, you will be invited to Stage 3.
Stage 3: 30-minute interview at our shop during which you can meet the team and experience our environment. If we feel there’s a good fit, then you’ll be notified within 24 hours with an offer to join our team (subject, of course, to us speaking with your references).
Stage 4: Welcome to the team!