Trainer - Slaughter Line

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.

An exciting opportunity is available for anyone who has extensive knowledge about Butcher and Slaughter. We are looking for a Trainer on our Slaughter Line.

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday from 6.00am.

Requirements

Role Purpose:

Responsible for training all new starts and maintaining competency levels of current Slaughter Operatives, ensuring consistency and compliance to Slaughter and finishing requirements for red meat for sale and consumption, in accordance with client specifications and Company SOPs.

Role Requirements:

• Conduct departmental induction for all Slaughter Operative new starts including PPE requirements, knife safety requirements, quality standards, department SOP and customer specification familiarisation and compliance

• Monitor, develop and encourage compliance to PPE requirements, knife safety requirements, quality standards, department SOP’s and customer specifications for all current Slaughter line Operatives

• Maintain exceptional understanding and knowledge of customer specifications and yields

• Along with Supervisors, roll out specification changes or new requirements to all Slaughter line Operatives ensuring full understanding and compliance

• Assist Manager and Supervisors in managing daily production targets and suggesting resourcing solutions

• Perform slaughter and finishing tasks at line speed

• Participate fully in Lean Manufacturing processes and embrace new methods of working

• Completing assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet daily yield targets

• Ensure product is of the highest standard, reporting any issues to the Manager immediately

• Familiar with daily production plan, working with team to set up line, completing relevant checks and ensuring materials are ready to use

• Complying with quality specifications and understanding yield values

• Complying with Company’s knife and health and safety rules, including hygiene requirements

• Identifying and/or reporting any accidents or near misses, assisting with investigations as instructed/necessary

• Minimising and reporting of waste appropriately

• Finishing products to the required specifications

• Maintaining and securely storing tools and equipment

• Actively participate in all required company training

• Assist Manager and Supervisors in identifying performance issues

• Assist Managers and Supervisors in identifying talent and high performers, including succession planning

• Any other duties as instructed by management and within the competency of the post holder

Benefits

• 31 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.

• Death in Service Benefit - Eligible salaried employees are covered by our Death in Service benefit, providing financial support and peace of mind for your loved ones.

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