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Ancillary Operative

Kepak Group


Job Location:

Merthyr Tydfil - UK

Hourly Salary: GBP 12 - 12
Posted: 1 October 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

Description

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 Tydfilhas 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 Ancillary Operatives to work in our busy manufacturing site in Merthyr Tydfil.

This is a full time permanent position working either a 5.30am or 6.00am start with a flexible finish time depending on the production requirements. With an hourly rate starting at 12.90 per hour.

Role Purpose

Work in slaughtering performing precision functions involving the preparation of meat. Work may include specialized slaughtering tasks trimming offal to required specs and dressing animals to required spec.

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
  • Remove feet ears and horns
  • Complete general tasks within the abattoir


Requirements
  • Being able to work in an area with raw meat and blood
  • Being able to work standing in a cold environment
  • Have a good work ethic
  • Be able to work within a team environment and on your own initiative

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE APPLY ONLINE.


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Kepak is one of Europe's leading food producers with 12 manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK. Meat craft, trusted quality and excellent service are the pillars of our proud heritage. Sustainability and animal welfare keep us grounded in the presence of nature and our communi ... View more

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