Skilled Butcher

Kepak Group; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kepak Group seeks an experienced butcher to join the Lamb Boning Department in Merthyr Tydfil. Successful candidates will operate within a motivated team, demonstrating essential butchery skills and adhering to health and safety protocols while enjoying competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Subsidised canteen

31 days of 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

• Previous knife skills and butchery experience in fast-paced food manufacturing are required.
• Ability to work well as part of a team with a positive can-do attitude.
• Willingness to gain new skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Use knives and tools safely to perform meat cutting and trimming.
• Follow specifications and demonstrations from line Manager/Supervisor/QC.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Knife skills

Butchery experience

Teamwork

Following instructions

Positive attitude

Job description

Kepak is one of the biggest meat producers in Europe, with 15 manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK. Our pillars are meat craft, trusted quality, and excellent service.

At Kepak, our people are our pride. We believe that living our values daily underpins our culture.

If you are an experienced butcher looking to progress your career, then look no further. Join our growing Lamb Boning Department at KEPAK Merthyr.

The position involves working Monday to Friday from 05:30 am until finish, with available overtime.

Our Merthyr site is seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly, passionate team.

• Previous knife skills and butchery experience in fast-paced food manufacturing are required.
• Ability to work well as part of a team with a positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Willingness to gain new skills and experience.
• Good rates of pay (£13.42 - £19.42), depending on experience and ability after passing a knife test.
• Core hours are 05:30 am – finish, Monday to Friday, with available overtime.

• Follow specifications and demonstrations from line Manager/Supervisor/QC.
• Use knives and tools safely to perform meat cutting and trimming.
• Understand that your role is key to the efficient operation of the line, with specific responsibilities to ensure smooth production.

• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and procedures, including wearing the correct PPE.

Benefits include:

• Subsidised canteen serving hot food options for breakfast and lunch.
• 31 days of annual leave per year (after probation).
• Access to the Employee Discount Platform, offering discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Christmas hamper for all employees.
• Company pension scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme, earning up to £500 for successful referrals.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program for support on mental health, family, debt management, and counselling.
• Long Service Awards to recognize dedicated employees.
• Bike to Work Scheme through salary sacrifice to reduce taxable income.