General Operative

Kepak Group; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22 or 33 days

Pension scheme

Death in Service

Refer a Friend £500

Free on-site parking

On-site canteen

Cycle to work

Electric vehicle scheme

Long service awards

Discounted gym memberships

Training and development

Mentoring and leadership development

GroceryAid support

Financial advice & will writing

Job summary

Kepak Group in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking reliable production operatives to join our Beef & Lamb packing teams. You will work on the production line in a chilled environment, packing cuts to exact specifications and ensuring weight accuracy, with daily tasks on a 3 on/3 off or Monday–Friday shift pattern.

These full-time, permanent roles offer £12.90 per hour, on-site parking, pension, training and development, and a range of employee benefits designed to support you at work and at home.

Qualifications

• Experience in packing meat or similar production line work preferred
• Ability to follow strict quality specifications and processes
• Comfort working in a chilled environment and on a production line

Responsibilities

• Check meat cuts against specifications
• Pack meat into packaging according to display requirements
• Ensure correct pack weight and pallet placement
• Maintain cleanliness and safety on the line

Skills

Production line experience

Attention to quality

Cold environment work

Weight checking

Palleting & packing

Job description

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.

Our Beef & Lamb Boning Departments and our Retail section are looking for people who can pack our meat ready to go to our customers - you need to be able to work in a cold environment, be able to work on a Production Line - standing for your shift pattern.

WE HAVE TWO DIFFERENT SHIFT PATTERNS AVAILABLE:

• WORKING A 3 ON/ 3 OFF SHIFT PATTERN FROM 6.00AM TO 6.30PM
• WORKING MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 6.00AM & HAVING A FLEXIBLE FINISH DEPENDING ON PRODUCTION

THESE ARE ALL FULL TIME, PERMANENT ROLES WITH A SALARY OF £12.90 PER HOUR.

Daily Tasks:

• Ensuring our products consistently meet high quality standards by following clear operational processes and customer specifications
• Recognizing the importance of your role in the overall efficiency of the line and constantly seeking ways to improve our processes
• Prioritizing the health and safety of yourself and your team by strictly adhering to all rules and procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Requirements

Specifically, you will:

• Check the cuts of meat to ensure that they are in line with specifications
• Be able to recognise the different cuts of meat (training will be given)
• Arrange meat in packaging, complying with display requirements
• Placing trays/boxes on correct pallets to customer specification
• Ensure that the pack weight is correct
• Reject any items including packaging and meats that look to be outside of our quality specifications
• Be working in a chilled environment
• Flexible to meet daily production targets

Benefits

• 22 or 33 days annual leave per year (after probation) and depending on which shift pattern you choose.
• 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.