Trainee Slaughter Operative

**Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; 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.**

Are you searching for your first job or ready to kickstart your career? Look no further—join us today We are now looking for **Trainee Slaughter Operatives** who are interested in starting their careers with us

**About the role**:

- Perform slaughter, dressing, and preparation of carcasses and edible offal at line speed
- Participate fully in Lean Manufacturing processes and embrace new methods of working
- Completing assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet daily targets
- Be familiar with the daily production plan and work as part of the team to set up the line, complete checks and ensuring materials are ready to use
- Perform all prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed
- Maintaining good understanding and knowledge of Company SOP’s and yields
- Complying with quality specifications and understanding yield values
- Complying with Company’s knife and health and safety rules, including hygiene requirements
- Report all breakages, damages or defaults of equipment immediately to Line Supervisor, only using equipment when safe to do so
- Reporting any accidents or near misses, assisting with investigations as instructed/necessary
- Minimising and reporting of waste appropriately
- Preparing carcasses and offal to the required standards
- Maintaining and securely storing tools and equipment
- Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder

**Requirements**:

- No previous experience in slaughter and/or knife skills required
- **Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork**:

- **Passion for Food** at forefront of day-to-day performance
- **Ambition** to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
- **Responsibility** for positive contribution to business
- **Team Work** across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile
- Able to work in warm environment
- Manual handling ability and awareness
- Flexibility to meet daily production targets
- Consistent approach and strong work ethic
- Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Adaptable to change and production demand
- Ability to work effectively and confidently under pressure
- Commitment to good practice and quality products
- Communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels

**Benefits**
- **31 days annual leave per year** (after probation).
- Opportunity to earn a** Performance Bonus.**:

- **Pay Grading system-**offering the chance to increase your earnings as you advance in your role.
- Overtime rate of** time and a half** applies when you work over 44 hours/week.
- **25% Discount** in our Butcher Shop.
- **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.
- **Free Car Parking -**Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
- **Subsidised Canteen -**Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day.
- **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
- **Training and Development**:

- we are committed to helping you grow in your career, from structured onboarding, regular training (online and in-person), and clear paths for career progression.
- **GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program -**Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.