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 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.
The hours are full time, working both days and nights, 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 in place and adhered to effectively.
Role Requirements
Booking in/out Site visitors and vehicles
Booking in cattle/sheep deliveries to site
Monitoring fire and plant alarms, reacting accordingly in line with procedures
Coordination of Site Evacuation Procedure
Monitoring of Site CCTV systems
Administration of site and department specific documentation
Check and monitor site refrigeration systems
Undertake Site patrols and inspections in accordance with management instructions
Answering and diverting calls and queries promptly and politely
Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.
Requirements
Attributes, Skills and Experience Requirements
Experience working in a Security role in an Industrial Environment preferred
Knowledge and understanding of animal welfare preferred
SIA Licence preferable, but not essential
Flexible approach to working and committed to working night and day shifts and weekends, on a rotational basis
Excellent customer service delivery
Display a polite and professional attitude to internal and external guests
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills essential
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Capable of making sound business suggestions
Ability to work effectively and confidently under pressure
Commitment to good practice and quality products
Fluent English, Communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
Ability to multitask and work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines
Relationship builder with influencing skill
IT skills (particularly MS Office)
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!