General Operative

Kepak Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 or 33 days annual leave

Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Refer a Friend Scheme

Free On-Site Parking

Subsidised On-Site Canteen

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Long Service Awards

Discounted Gym Memberships

Training and Development

Mentoring and Leadership Development

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program

Financial Advice & Will Writing

Job summary

Kepak Group in Merthyr Tydfil operates beef and lamb processing and packing facilities and is seeking people to pack meat for delivery to customers. You will work on a Production Line in a cold environment, ensuring product quality and preparing items for packaging.

You will follow safety rules, meet daily production targets on a 3 on/3 off shift pattern from 6:00am to 6:30pm, and earn £12.90 per hour. The role is full-time and permanent with comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on a production line in a chilled environment.
• Maintain high quality standards by following clear processes and customer specifications.
• Flexibility to meet daily production targets and adhere to safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Check meat cuts against specifications and ensure correct packaging layout.
• Arrange meat in packaging and place trays/boxes on pallets to customer specs.
• Verify pack weights and reject items outside quality standards as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow PPE rules.
• Operate on a production line within a cold environment.

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 Tydfilhas 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 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.

WORKING A 3 ON/ 3 OFF SHIFT PATTERN FROM 6.00AM TO 6.30PM

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).

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.

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 £500for 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.