Production Operator

Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods.

Kepak St. Merryn in Merthyr Tydfil has combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities. We offer beef and lamb products ranging from retail ready cuts for butchers’ counters to branded packaged meat, all as part of our service; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

We are looking for candidates who can work in a cold environment and are happy to be packing our raw meat.

This is a permanent, full time position working 3 days on/3 days off - 6.00am to 6.30pm in our Retail Packing Department. You will be earning £12.90 per hour.

This is a great opportunity to develop a career within this large manufacturing organisation, supported by our broad range of training options.

Benefits

22 days annual leave per year (after probation).

Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme - Need a little more time off? Purchase additional annual leave.

Company Pension Scheme - Helping you plan for the future with access to our company pension scheme.

Death in Service Benefit - Eligible salaried employees are covered by our Death in Service benefit, providing financial support and peace of mind for your loved ones.

Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to join Kepak.

Free On-Site Parking - Our site has dedicated staff parking, available free of charge for all colleagues.

Subsidised On-Site Canteen - Enjoy a variety of freshly prepared hot meals and food options at reduced prices in our on-site canteen.

Cycle to Work Scheme - Save money on a new bike and cycling equipment through our salary sacrifice scheme.

Electric Vehicle Scheme - Access an electric vehicle through our salary sacrifice scheme.

Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and celebrate the loyalty, dedication and valuable contributions of our long-serving colleagues.

Discounted Gym Memberships - Support your health and wellbeing with access to discounted gym memberships.

Training and Development - We are committed to helping you grow your career through structured onboarding, regular online and in-person training, and clear opportunities for career progression.

Mentoring and Leadership Development Programmes - Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, our mentoring and leadership development programmes are designed to help you reach your full potential.

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Programme - Free and confidential emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues, including access to counselling, mental health support, legal guidance and a 24/7 confidential helpline.

Financial Advice & Will Writing - Access free mortgage advice and a complimentary will writing service as part of your employee benefits package.

As part of our Retail Team your daily tasks will include:

• Check the cuts of meat to ensure that they are in line with specifications
• Arrange meat in packaging, complying with display requirements
• Ensure that the pack weight is correct
• Reject any items including packaging and meats that look to be outside of our quality specifications
• To follow clear operational processes and customer specifications to provide consistently high quality products
• Understanding how your role impacts on the effective operation of the line and to identify improvements to the ways of working;
• Adherence to Health and Safety rules and procedures, including correct wearing of issued PPE