Job advert close date 20th February 2026

Apprentice Butcher Opportunity – Windsor Farm Shop

Kick‑start Your Career!

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our skilled team of butchers. If you’re passionate about learning a craft, eager to earn a recognised industry qualification, and ready to build a long-term career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

As you progress through your apprenticeship, you’ll gain excellent experience, expert training, and—on successful completion—clear opportunities to grow within the business.

You do not need experience for this role, just plenty of interest in working in butchery and a desire to learn.

Hours: 40 per week (including training) working 5 days per week including one day each weekend
Duration: ~18 months
Salary: Competitive, plus discretionary bonus
Benefits includes: 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays, private medical scheme, and 2 pension options

Windsor Farm Shop offers a wide range of products sourced from British speciality producers, local artisans and the Windsor Farms. Founded by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 2001, we enjoy a unique position on the edge of the stunning Windsor Estate, housed within converted potting sheds which date back to the reign of Queen Victoria.

The Crown Estate is a prestigious organisation that manages an extensive portfolio of properties across the UK, including historic landmarks, retail spaces, and natural environments. We are committed to excellence, sustainability, and providing exceptional experiences for our visitors. As part of our team, you will contribute to maintaining the high standards and reputation of The Crown Estate.

Role Purpose

Develop the core technical and professional skills required for a successful career in butchery.

Key Accountabilities

• Learn essential butchery skills: cutting, trimming, boning, portioning

• Work safely with knives and equipment

• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and H&S standards

• Prepare, label, and package meat products

• Support stock control, deliveries, and cold‑store organisation

• Provide basic customer advice

• Keep work areas clean, organised, and efficient

The Crown Estate Values and Behaviours

At The Crown Estate, our purpose is to create lasting and shared prosperity for the nation by delivering positive social, environmental, and financial impact in everything we do. We expect every colleague to role model our behaviours — Better Together, Candour with Care, Resourceful, and Accountable — because how we work matters as much as what we achieve. By living these behaviours, we work better together and create more value for The Crown Estate, our customers and communities.

Training

• Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship

• Mix of on‑the‑job learning and off‑the‑job training

Skills, experience and attributes

• Strong communication skills; approachable and professional

• Reliable, eager to learn, and adaptable

• Good attention to detail

• Physically fit and comfortable standing for long periods

• Team‑focused with a positive attitude

• Basic IT skills

Eligibility

• Minimum of two GCSEs incl. English & Maths at grade E/2 (or equivalent)
  EHCP applicants accepted with Entry Level 3 in English & Maths

• Aged 16+, not in full‑time education

• Right to work in the UK

• Able to commute to Windsor Farm Shop

Disability Disclaimer:

We are a proud disability confident employer and operate the offer of interview scheme Disability Confident employer scheme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

We are happy to offer alternative application methods or formats and can be flexible on our process to enable you to have the best opportunity.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process or would like to talk about adjustments, please contact us on careers@thecrownestate.co.uk