Kepak is one of the biggest meat producers in Europe with 15 manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK. Meat craft, trusted quality and excellent service are the pillars of our proud heritage. At Kepak our people are our pride, and believe that living the values day in day out, underpins our culture. Our Merthyr site are currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly, passionate team. We are currently seeking a Lairage Operator to safeguard the livestock. This is a full time position working Monday to Friday - 7.00am start with a variable finish (equating to 40 hours per week), with a salary of £12.44 per hour. Duties: • Safeguard the wellbeing of livestock • Move livestock to secure holding pens causing minimal stress • Keep the abattoir serviced with livestock • Keep the lairage facilities clean and tidy • Adhere to Company hygiene practices & animal welfare procedures • Comply with Health & Safety rules, to prevent / minimise the risk of accidents • Participate in training, in accordance with your personal training plan • Carry out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested by the manager Requirements Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but full training will be given for inexperienced people keen to learn the trade Good attention to detail Able to use own initiative Good communication skills Self-motivated Able to work as part of a team Basic literacy and numeracy skills Experience with livestock, desirable but not a requirement Certificate of competence certified, desirable but not a requirement 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