Stores Operative

Kepak Group; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company is seeking a Stores Operative for its facility in Merthyr Tydfil. This full-time permanent role involves responsibilities such as receiving materials, stock control, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates will have prior stores experience and strong numeracy and literacy skills. Benefits include a subsidised canteen, 31 days annual leave, and an Employee Discount Platform, making this a great opportunity for individuals looking to join a reputable organisation.

Benefits

Subsidised canteen

31 days annual leave

Employee Discount Platform

Hamper at Christmas

Company Pension

Refer a Friend Scheme

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program

Long Service Awards

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous general stores experience necessary.
• Current Forklift / Reach Truck License desirable.
• Well presented, good time keeping.

Responsibilities

• Goods Inwards, receiving packaging materials.
• General stock control, issuing materials to production.
• Stock Inventory counts and health and safety awareness.

Skills

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Attention to detail

Good Communication skills

Team worker

Tools

Forklift / Reach Truck License

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 a Stores Operative to work in our busy meat manufacturers in Kepak Merthyr Tydfil.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing company. A full time, permanent position, 3 days on 3 days off between the hours of 6.00am and 6:00pm.

Job Purpose:

Goods Inwards, receiving packaging materials, booking in on system, general stock control, issuing materials to production, stock checks.

Added Values for role:

• Show initiative and drive
• Good Communication skills

Role Key Accountabilities:

• General stores duties
• Goods Inwards
• Stock Inventory counts
• Health and safety awareness
• Company policies and processes must be followed

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements:

• Previous general stores experience necessary
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Current Forklift / Reach Truck License desirable

Personal Attributes:

• A good team worker and able to carry out daily tasks with minimum supervision
• Well presented
• Good time keeping

Benefits

Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch

31 days annual leave per year (after probation)

Employee Discount Platform – All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.

Hamper at Christmas for all employees.

Company Pension

Refer a Friend Scheme – Earn up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program – help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.

Long Service Awards – We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees.

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!