At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to ensure smooth production and uphold food safety standards.
- Company: Kepak, a family-owned company with over 50 years of meat craft experience.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime rates, annual leave, and opportunities for training and progression.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive work environment with great perks like gym membership and free onsite parking.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the food industry.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just bring your teamwork spirit and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 13.13 - 13.13 £ per hour.
Responsibilities
- Work as a team to follow the daily production plan and hygiene schedule.
- Clean production lines using chemicals in line with food safety regulations.
- Follow all health and safety procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safe work practices.
- Report any quality, hygiene or other issues to an Area Leader promptly to minimise downtime and uphold quality standards.
- Report any breakages, damages or near‑misses to an Area Leader to foster a safe working environment for everybody.
Qualifications
- Previous food production experience is an advantage, but not essential.
- Manufacturing experience is beneficial; full training will be provided.
- Effective communication skills and willingness to work as a team.
- Ability to perform in a fast‑paced environment.
- Willingness to learn.
- A safety‑conscious mindset with commitment to following all safety guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail.
About the Company
Kepak is a family‑owned, future‑facing company with a rich heritage of more than 50 years of meat craft.
While we are a global food company, here at Kirkham we serve international retailers and food service household names with on‑trend food concepts and ready‑for‑market convenience foods.
We are constantly developing our manufacturing processes, food products, and packaging to improve quality, boost efficiency, and meet the growing needs of our customers.
Kepak is a multi‑award‑winning company, with a keen focus on diversity and inclusion demonstrated through our strategic partnerships with Meat Business Women and Diversity in Grocery.
Everything we do at Kepak Kirkham revolves around our 4 Core Values – Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food, and Teamwork.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive rate of pay starting at £13.13 per hour.
Overtime will be paid at time and a half (£19.70) and Sundays are double rate (£26.26).
Successful candidates must be flexible to the needs of the business on a day‑to‑day basis, and in return we will offer steady employment, wages paid weekly, opportunities for progression and training, occasional overtime, as well as:
- 20 days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase 5 extra days, and further days for long‑service.
- Opportunity for further internal training and development.
- Refer a Friend Scheme – Get up to £150 for successfully referring a friend.
- Opportunity to earn a performance bonus.
- Long Service Awards.
- Grocery Aid Employee Assistance Programme – providing emotional, practical and financial support to all Kepak employees.
- BUPA Cash Plan.
- Values Awards programme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Corporate Gym Membership at Ribby Hall Village Life assurance.
- Subsidised canteen and free hot drinks.
- Free onsite parking.
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Production Operative (Area 1) employer: Kepak Group
Kepak Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a focus on operational excellence, this role offers the opportunity to shape training strategies that directly impact performance across the UK and Ireland, while enjoying the benefits of a hybrid working model and access to continuous professional growth.
