Butcher & Slaughter Specialist (m/f/d) – North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Experienced butchers (m/f/d) with EU certification wanted! Work across NRW, starting at €17/hour, 30 vacation days, company vehicles for travel. English or German required.
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Our client in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany is looking for experienced Butchers / Stunning and Slaughter Specialists (m/f/d) with valid EU certification.
Work Locations
Company headquarters: Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia
Assignments at various customer sites across NRW
Willingness to travel and stay overnight is required
Your Responsibilities
Professional stunning and slaughtering of livestock according to EU regulations
Compliance with animal welfare and hygiene standards
Work depending on qualification and certification in the following areas:
Cattle (captive bolt stunning / pithing)
Pigs (electrical, gas)
Poultry (gas, electrical, neck dislocation, captive bolt, etc.)
Sheep and goats (electrical)
Documentation and compliance with legal requirements
Your Profile
Valid EU certificate of competence for stunning and slaughtering
Proven practical experience in the relevant field
Certificates, references, and proof of experience are mandatory
Good English or German language skills
Willingness to travel within North Rhine-Westphalia
Reliable and responsible working style
Important
Applications without valid EU certification, species-specific qualifications, and proof of practical experience for the relevant stunning and slaughter methods cannot be considered.
We Offer
Starting hourly wage: €17.00 gross
Higher rates possible depending on performance and further training
Overtime payments according to NRW wholesale and foreign trade collective agreement
Average weekly working hours: 38.5 hours
30 vacation days per year
Pool vehicles for business travel
Accommodation arrangements for assignments at changing customer locations
Additional Information
Employees must arrange and pay for their own accommodation in Germany
Travel costs to Germany are not covered
Total Positions: 6
- Department
- Manufacturing
- Locations
- Germany
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Service Workers
- Job location
- Hamm, Germany
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
