Senior Fabricator / Welder

Kepak Group; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a skilled Fabricator/Welder. The successful candidate will focus on fabrication, welding, and maintenance of equipment in compliance with food safety standards and regulations. Candidates should have experience in food production environments, strong technical skills, and a commitment to safety. This role offers benefits such as a company pension, training opportunities, and staff discounts.

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 fabrication and welding within food production.
• Knowledge of HACCP and BRCGS standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld components for food processing equipment.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on machinery.
• Ensure compliance with food-grade standards.

Skills

Fabrication and welding

Maintenance of production machinery

Technical drawing interpretation

Compliance with food safety standards

Health and Safety regulations adherence

Job description

Kepak Group is a prominent global food company, committed to delivering high-quality meat products to retailers and food service entities. Our Merthyr Tydfil site is a vibrant hub of beef and lamb processing, where we pride ourselves on offering not just prime cuts but also a genuine connection to the local farming community.

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Fabricator/Welder to join our engineering team within a food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the fabrication, welding, and maintenance of equipment and infrastructure, ensuring all work complies with food safety standards, hygiene regulations, and industry best practices. The role will act as a support function to our business units on site.

Working hours: Monday - Friday (Day Shift)

• Fabricate and weld components for food processing equipment and infrastructure.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery and support systems where applicable.
• Ensure all fabrication and welding work meets food-grade standards and is compliant with HACCP, BRCGS, and relevant food safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic working environment in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Complete all work in accordance with Health & Safety and Environmental policies.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, materials used, and inspections carried out.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support capital projects as required.
• Be available for shift cover, weekend work, or emergency call-outs as needed.

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 is serving 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 of our 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.

If you are a team player who is committed to maintaining machinery compliance and ensuring safety standards are met, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Kepak Group and make a difference in the world of food production.