Hygiene Operative - WIP

Kepak Group; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a motivated Hygiene Team member for a full-time, permanent role. The position involves maintaining cleanliness in the factory and following health and safety protocols, with numerous benefits including subsidised meals and annual leave.

Benefits

Subsidised canteen

31 days annual leave

Employee Discount Platform

Christmas hamper

Company pension scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program

Long Service Awards

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic individual.
• Ability to adhere to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Keep factory areas clean and tidy meeting health and safety standards.
• Deep clean machinery and follow cleaning instruction cards.

Skills

Effective communication

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 Merthyr site is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly Hygiene team. This is a full-time, permanent position, working 6.00am to 6.00pm - 3 days on / 3 days off, at £12.40 per hour.

As part of the Hygiene Team, your daily tasks will include:

1. Keeping all areas of the factory clean and tidy, meeting health and safety standards.
2. Waste disposal, sweeping and washing floors, adhering to PPE policies.
3. Deep cleaning machinery, including belts, frameworks, walls, floors, ceilings, and lights, following cleaning instruction cards according to area.
4. Occasionally pre-washing down areas including floors, walls, belts, machinery, and tray wash, in compliance with production needs.
5. Effective communication with Supervisors and Team Leaders.

Benefits include:

• Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch.
• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation).
• Access to Employee Discount Platform offering discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Christmas hamper for all employees.
• Company pension scheme.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to €500 for successful referrals.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program providing support on mental health, family, financial, and employment issues.
• Long Service Awards recognizing employee dedication.
• Bike to Work Scheme allowing salary sacrifice for bikes and safety equipment, reducing taxable income.