Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), in partnership with Scotland Food & Drink, is aiming to change the face of butchery by urging young people and career changers to consider a role within the sector – and filling more than 750 potential vacancies in the process.
With the average age of a butcher in Scotland much higher than other professions, the industry needs to ensure there is a pipeline of trainees coming through to future proof the red meat sector, amidst a serious shortfall of skilled positions.
Around a quarter of current vacancies are apprenticeship opportunities in the retail, processing and catering sector.
