Overview
Production Operative Jobs in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, United Kingdom at Kepak Group
Title: Production Operative
Company: Kepak Group
Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, United Kingdom
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 things.
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 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
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.
