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 looking to recruit for a Trainee Butcher for our Lamb and Beef Department. This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday on £12.40 per hour. Are you embarking on your first job or seeking the next exciting chapter in your career? Join our Beef/Lamb Boning Departments at KEPAK Merthyr, where you’ll start with a competitive wage of £12.40 per hour during your training. Once fully qualified, your earning potential could exceed £38,000 annually! Your journey begins with a comprehensive 12-week training program, supervised by our departmental trainer. Throughout this period, you'll learn a variety of tasks, honing your skills to meet our high standards. You'll also be paired with experienced butchers on the production line to help you acclimate to the fast-paced environment, get to know the team, and build your confidence in the tasks at hand. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop and learn new skills, from de-boning to cutting and trimming. After your training, you’ll have the chance to rotate through various roles and become a versatile butcher. We are committed to your success, providing full support, coaching, and training through our new apprenticeship scheme, equipping you with everything you need to thrive and advance within KEPAK. Requirements All we ask is for you to have enthusiasm, willing to learn new skills, willing to study during the training programme and work well within a team environment. 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 - Earn up to 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!