Warehouse / Stores Operative

Kepak Group; Merthyr Tydfil; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Company pension

Refer a friend

Free on-site parking

On-site canteen (subsidised)

Cycle to work

EV salary sacrifice

Long service awards

Gym memberships

Training & development

Mentoring programs

GroceryAid support

Will writing service

Job summary

Kepak Group in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a Warehouse/Stores Operative for a full‑time, permanent role on a 3 days on/3 days off shift from 6:00am to 6:30pm, at £15.01 per hour. The role covers Goods Inwards, stock control and issuing materials to production, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and safety.

Key duties include general stores tasks, stock counts and adherence to company policies; forklift licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous Warehouse/Stores experience desirable.
• Forklift licence preferable.
• Numeracy and literacy skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Goods Inwards – receiving packaging materials and booking in on system.
• General stores duties and stock control.
• Stock inventory counts and issuing materials to production.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift licence

Numeracy

Literacy

Attention to detail

Team player

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 Tydfilhas 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.

Do you have Warehouse or Stores experience? If you do, then you might be just who we are looking for to join our busy site in Kepak, Merthyr Tydfil as a Warehouse/Stores Operative. This is a full time, permanent position working 3 days on/3 days off 6.00am to 6.30pm on £15.01 per hour

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

Role Key Accountabilities:

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

Experience:

• Previous Warehouse/Stores skills desirable
• Forklift Licence preferable
• Numeracy and Literacy skills
• Excellent attention to details
• Confident working within a team environment

• 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.
• Refer a Friend Scheme- Earn up to £500for 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.