Kepak Group is currently recruiting for experienced Butchers/Boning Hall Operatives and Slaughter Operatives for our UK sites: McIntosh Donald in Aberdeen (Scotland), St.Merryn in Bodmin (Cornwall, England), and St.Merryn in Merthyr (Wales). We are looking for skilled to semi-skilled people with committed attitude and willing to learn more.

Job details:

  • Species: Beef and Lamb
  • Production levels: up to 2000 cattle per week and 5000 per week (site dependant)
  • Monday to Friday production, core hours of 40-45 per week (site dependant)
  • Enhanced overtime rates
  • 28 days per year paid annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 6 months service
  • Starting Basic Pay GBP2160.00 or +/- ZAR41,000.00 per month

Requirements:

  • Competence and significant experience in butchery/slaughter and/or knife skills essential
  • Previous experience working in a high-volume meat processing factory preferred
  • Able to work in chilled environment
  • Manual handling ability and awareness
  • Flexibility to meet daily production targets
  • Consistent approach and strong work ethic
  • Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
  • Adaptable to change and production demands
  • Passion for food

Benefits

  • 3 year Sponsorship Visa ( and maintained )
  • Immigration Health Surcharge Paid
  • First month temporary accommodation arranged and paid
  • One Way flight to UK paid (and recovered through small weekly increments)
  • Free Agent meet and greet on arrival in UK and transfer to temporary accommodation/site
  • Free Agent support on arrival with set up of UK Bank Account, GP, National Insurance Number etc
  • Support with temporary transport to/from site for the first month
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Values awards program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discount on products
  • Pension plans
  • Life assurance
  • Training and development