Production Operative

Kepak Group; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kepak Group is seeking a full-time Production Operative for their Merthyr Tydfil facility. The role involves working in the Lamb or Beef section, performing various meat processing tasks. The position offers competitive pay, benefits such as a company pension, training, and employee discounts, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company Pension

Training and Development

Employee Discount Platform

Refer a Friend Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Subsidised Canteen

Free Car Parking

Long Service Awards

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in meat processing or similar roles is preferred.
• Ability to follow health and safety regulations.
• Physical fitness to handle the demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, skin, and sort slaughtered animals.
• Process animal carcasses and prepare meat products.
• Complete general tasks within the abattoir.

Skills

Cutting

Trimming

Evisceration

Cleaning

Processing

Job description

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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 a Production Operative to work in our Lamb or Beef section in our busy manufacturing site in Merthyr Tydfil.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 5.30am/6.00am with a variable finish depending on workload - hours equating 40 per week. Monday to Friday, with an hourly rate of £11.94 per hour.

Role Purpose

To work in our Lamb or Beef Slaughter area which will involve the preparation of the meat. Work may include specialised slaughtering tasks and trimming offal to required specification amongst other duties.

Requirements

Role Requirements

• Cut, trim, skin, sort, and wash viscera of slaughtered animals to separate edible portions from offal
• Clean materials to prepare them for production
• Process animal carcasses
• Eviscerate, and trim carcasses of slaughtered animals
• Trim, clean, or cure animal hides
• Skin sections of animals or whole animals
• Remove offal and prep ready for further processing
• Prepare meat products for sale or consumption
• Dress carcasses to correct spec
• Aitch bone hang carcasses
• Remove feet, ears and horns
• Complete general tasks within the abattoir

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Training and Development
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income - meaning you pay less tax!
• Subsidised Canteen - Our on-site canteen serves multiple hot food options during the day
• Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all colleagues.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long-serving employees
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to welcoming the newest member to our team.