Quality Assurance Specialist

6 days ago


Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Kepak Group Full time

Kepak Group is a global food company that serves international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts, and ready-for-market convenience foods.

The company has combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities at its St. Merryn site in Merthyr Tydfil. Its products include retail-ready cuts for butchers' counters to branded packaged meat, all part of the company's service; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers, and hand-selected by master butchers, Kepak produces beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Specialist to work in our CPM Department within our busy manufacturing site in Merthyr Tydfil.

This is a full-time position working from 7.00pm to 3.00am - Monday to Friday, with an estimated annual salary of £29,680 (based on 40 hours per week at £14.44 per hour).

Responsibilities include ensuring that all products leave the plant within legislative and/or customer-specified limits. Key responsibilities include:

  • Auditing: Conducting a diverse range of internal audits across the site, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Glass & Perspex (G & P), Fabrication/Maintenance, Foreign Body, Labelling & Traceability, Label Verification, Raw Material Intake, Non-Conformances, Supplier Communication, CCPS, Operational Pre-Requisite Points Verification, Product and Process Inspections, and Product Quality, Testing and Assessments.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a high attention to detail.
  • A high sense of urgency and speed of action.
  • To be self-motivated and driven.
  • To have a can-do attitude.
  • A clear understanding of English written and spoken.
  • To adhere to business core values.

Benefits of working for Kepak Group include:

  • A subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch.
  • 31 days annual leave per year (after probation).
  • An Employee Discount Platform offering significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
  • A Hamper at Christmas for all employees.
  • A Company Pension.
  • A Refer a Friend Scheme earning up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
  • GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program providing help with a wide range of topics.
  • Long Service Awards recognising, acknowledging, and awarding the dedication and valuable contribution of long-serving employees.
  • A Bike to Work Scheme allowing you to buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme.


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