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Vacancy Butcher

(M/F/X)

Salary

19,20 - 19,20 / hour

Contract type

Temp to perm

Work time

Full-time

Work regime

Day shift, Shift work

Last modified

02/11/2026

Reference

576454

Sector

3 reasons to choose this job

1
Starting salary of €19.20 gross per hour
2
20% night shift premium, 50% overtime premium
3
Organized leave system

Must-haves for this job

  • You have experience as a butcher, slaughterer or meat cutter.
  • You are skilled with a knife.
  • Experience with different work stations within a slaughterhouse is a plus.
  • You can lead a team or already have experience in this.
  • You work accurately and have an eye for detail.
  • You remain calm during busy moments.
  • You are willing to start early: depending on your work station between 3:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m.

Salary and extra-legal benefits

  • A starting wage of €19.20 gross per hour.
  • 50% overtime allowance and 20% night allowance.
  • Work during the day or in a two-shift system, depending on the work post.
  • No organized leave system where you know well in advance when you can take your holiday.
  • A stable working environment with attention to quality and craftsmanship.

Vacation days

Those who choose a job in Zele can count on a clear and well-organized holiday system. As a butcher, you know well in advance when you can take your holiday. The schedule is communicated in good time and takes the team's wishes into account. This allows you to organize your free time and holiday optimally and enjoy a good work-life balance. The leave is also easy to coordinate with your family life or hobbies.

The workshop is located in Zele. You will join a practical work environment where you work together with a team of colleagues. Together, you ensure smooth operation and high-quality processing of the products.

  • You debone pork and cut it according to the requested specifications.
  • You carry out various butchering tasks.
  • You work safely and accurately with a knife.
  • You help out during busy periods.
  • You support colleagues and guide new employees.
  • You follow up on the work and make adjustments where necessary.
  • You respect the regulations concerning quality, hygiene and safety.

The company was founded in Antwerp in 1974, with the processing of pork as its activity. The focus is mainly on the boning and custom cutting of hams and bellies, tailored to the customer's wishes. Thanks to the combination of years of expertise, dedication and innovation, the company guarantees excellent quality and a customer-oriented service.

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