MORE THAN 100 YEARS OF BUTCHERY EXCELLENCE
10-12 High Street, Forres, Moray IV36 1DB
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Join Our Team
We are growing. So we are looking for keen, passionate local people to join our team, with great opportunities for those looking to further their career. Find out more about our current job vacancies at Murdoch Butchers in Forres, Moray below.
About Us
Murdoch Butchers was established 1916 and more than 100 years on we're still going strong! Our dedicated team maintains the standards and reputation of the award-winning meat products and pies we produce.
Our products are available across the North of Scotland from supermarkets and convenience stores to hospitality and retail venues including the House of Bruar and Store House at Foulis. We also send produce all over the UK via our online shop.
Bakery/Kitchen Assistant (Part-time)
Bakery Production Cook
Vacancy: November 10th, 2025
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Up to 20 hours ( 9am - 1pm (approx) Monday - Friday)
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Rate: 12.21 per hour
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Pro Rata 5.6 weeks per 52 weeks annual leave (inc. bank holidays)
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Paid work trial
We're looking for a cheerful and motivated team-player bakery manufacturing team for batch cooking and preparation of pie fillings, ready meals and other foods. We have a tight team who get involved in all aspects of production to packaging and dispatch, so must be willing to muck in!
Early starts (6am) but we're usually away by 3pm (ish) on a busy day, and weekends off!
Food Production
(Internship: 12 months)
Food Production Internship
Vacancy: November 10th, 2025
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20 to 30 hours (Monday - Friday)
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Rate: NMW (age-based)
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Early starts from 6am!
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28 days annual leave pro-rata - five days per week (inc. bank holidays )
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Paid work trial and full training provided
Join our team as a junior to learn the ropes for a career in commercial food production, catering and processing. Would suit a school leaver, with additional opportunities for qualifications and/or apprenticeship.
(Must be 18 years+) Would suit gap year placement.
Current Vacancies
We're looking for two early-birds (6am starts) to join our team. We start early here at Murdoch's to ensure our customers across Scotland and the UK get the freshest produce.
Butchery Retailer Full-time (35 - 40 Hours)
We are looking for someone with a keen practical interest in food and cooking with a natural approach to customer service. You may be an experienced cook, or someone who simply loves to experiment with food and flavours.
Must have great communication skills and the ability to work in a team supporting colleagues to meet need the needs of customers both in the shop and order fulfilment.
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Butchery Manufacturer Full-time (38 - 45 Hours)
We are looking for a butchery manufacturer to join our growing butchery team to focus on the production of our award-winning range of sausages, burgers, savoury puddings (haggis, black, white) and preparation of fillings for our award-winning pies.
There is lifting involved in the role so must be physically fit enough to lift mixes into machines.
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