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. We are currently recruiting for a Lamb or Beef Slaughter Person. You must have experience within this line of work to apply. This is a permanent, full time position, working Monday to Friday from 6.00am/5.30am with a variable finish time depending on production. Good rates of pay and other benefits. Main Job: To slaughter, dress and prepare carcasses to Company specification – having a high standard of knife skills on skinning lambs and cattle. Job Description: Participate fully in Lean Manufacturing processes and embrace new methods of working Slaughter Hall practices must be carried out as trained Perform all prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed Be aware of Health and Safety issues Follow company policies and procedures at all times Report any breaches of policies or procedures Qualifications Current Slaughter Licence would be preferred Food Hygiene certificate Good understanding of animal welfare Must be able to demonstrate exceptional knife skills Requirements Experience of working as a Slaughter Person is essential Benefits Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch 31 days annual leave per year (after probation) Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands. Hamper at Christmas for all employees. Company Pension Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands. Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group. GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families. Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!