Meat Trimmer

Kepak Group; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Refer a Friend Scheme - up to £500

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 is recruiting for Meat Trimmers to join the busy Retail Department. This full-time, permanent role runs 3 days on/3 days off from 6.00am to 6.30pm, and involves trimming meat to exact specifications before the Retail team sees it.

You’ll work in a cold environment, handling raw meat with care to ensure quality and consistency. The position links quality and production, removing fat, gristle, and defects, and weighing/visually inspecting products to customer spec

Qualifications

• Experience with trimming to meet material specs.
• Ability to identify and communicate deviations in real time.
• Ability to work in a cold environment and handle raw meat with care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessment of incoming raw materials alongside the Raw Materials Quality Assessor
• Remove excess fat, gristle, cartilage, glands, bruising, bone fragments, blood clots, contamination, and other specification defects as required
• Identify specification deviations and immediately communicate findings to the Raw Materials Quality Assessor
• Support real-time Just-in-Time inspections prior to product entering production
• Assist with enhanced inspections following supplier NCRs or recurring quality concerns
• Assess incoming material against product specifications, visual standards, and customer requirements
• Ensure all trimming activities are completed in a hygienic and controlled manner
• Accurately record quantities of trim, waste, and non-compliant material to support cost recovery activities
• Monitor raw material quality and identify emerging trends or deterioration in standards to the Raw Material Assessor

Skills

Trimming & inspection

Attention to detail

Hygiene & cold environment

Quality control liaison

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.

We are currently recruiting for Meat Trimmers to work in our busy Retail Department at Kepak, Merthyr Tydfil. This is a full time, permanent position working 3 days on/3 days off - 6.00am to 6.30pm.

Role Description:

To support the Raw Materials Quality Assessor by identifying, correcting, and preventing raw material specification deviations through real-time trimming, inspection.

The role acts as a key operational link between quality and production, ensuring incoming materials meet specification requirements before entering the retail packing process.

You will be removing excess fat, gristle, sinew, blood clots, bruising and other defects from the meat before it enters the Retail team. The meat will then need to be weighed and visually checked it is all up to our customer specifications.

Being able to work with raw meat and within a cold environment is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed assessment of incoming raw materials alongside the Raw Materials Quality Assessor
• Remove excess fat, gristle, cartilage, glands, bruising, bone fragments, blood clots, contamination, and other specification defects as required
• Identify specification deviations and immediately communicate findings to the Raw Materials Quality Assessor
• Support real-time Just-in-Time inspections prior to product entering production
• Assist with enhanced inspections following supplier NCRs or recurring quality concerns
• Assess incoming material against product specifications, visual standards, and customer requirements
• Ensure all trimming activities are completed in a hygienic and controlled manner
• Accurately record quantities of trim, waste, and non-compliant material to support cost recovery activities
• Monitor raw material quality and identify emerging trends or deterioration in standards to the Raw Material Assessor

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