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Company Overview
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.
Job Opportunity: Security Guard
We are excited to be recruiting for a Security Guard to work in our busy manufacturing site in Merthyr. This is a full-time, permanent position reporting to the Security Manager.
Working Hours: Full-time, rotating day and night shifts, 7am/7pm to 7pm/7am - 12-hour shifts, 4 on/4 off.
Role Purpose
Responsible for site security, being the first point of contact for staff and visitors, ensuring security checks and protocols are effectively implemented and followed.
Key Responsibilities
* Booking in/out site visitors and vehicles
* Booking in cattle/sheep deliveries to site
* Monitoring fire and plant alarms and reacting in line with procedures
* Coordinating site evacuation procedures
* Monitoring CCTV systems
* Administering site and department-specific documentation
* Checking and monitoring refrigeration systems
* Undertaking site patrols and inspections as per management instructions
* Answering and diverting calls and queries professionally
* Performing other duties as required by management and within the post holder's competency
Candidate Requirements
Skills & Experience:
* Experience in security roles within industrial environments preferred
* Knowledge of animal welfare is a plus
* SIA Licence is preferable but not essential
* Flexible to work day, night, weekends, on a rotational basis
* Polite and professional attitude towards guests
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work under pressure and make sound business suggestions
* Fluent in English, both written and oral
* Proficient in MS Office and able to multitask independently
* Relationship-building and influencing skills
Benefits
* Subsidised canteen with hot meal options
* 31 days annual leave (post-probation)
* Access to Employee Discount Platform with discounts and cashback
* Christmas hamper for employees
* Company pension scheme
* Refer a Friend scheme with up to £500 reward
* GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support
* Long Service Awards
* Bike to Work salary sacrifice scheme
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