Production Operative
Kepak GroupWales, United Kingdom
Posted October 10, 2025
24800 - 96000 GBP year
Full Time
About the Company
Kepak Group is an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading meat processors, employing over 4,500 people. Kepak has 14 manufacturing facilities throughout Ireland and the UK with sales offices in Europe, the US, Asia and Africa. The group processes and markets a broad range of fresh and value added meat products serving the international foodservice and retail markets. Innovation and quality is the lifeblood of Kepak Group’s business ethos. Kepak continuously invest in consumer insight and innovation through research and development. As a founding member of Origin Green, the group has a strong reputation for sustainable food production and farming practices. Kepak have a portfolio of market leading brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s, Crafty Chef and John Stone. At Kepak, our ambition to grow as a business is equaled only by our ambition to grow the careers and personal satisfaction of our people. As a family-owned company, our culture is open and welcoming. For more information, please visit www.kepak.com
Job Description
Kepak is seeking a Production Operative to join their Lamb or Beef section in Merthyr Tydfil. The role involves preparing and processing meat, including slaughtering, trimming, and washing, to deliver high-quality products. The position is fully time-based, offering hourly pay between £12.40 and 48 hours per week.
Requirements
- Cut, trim, skin, sort, and wash viscera of slaughtered animals
- Clean materials to prepare for production
- Process animal carcasses
- Eviscerate, and trim carcasses of slaughtered animals
- Trim, clean, or cure animal hides
- Remove offal and prep ready for further processing
- 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
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Subsidised Canteen
- Free Car Parking
- Long Service Awards
- GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program