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 currently recruiting for a Purchasing and Packaging Administrator. This is a full time permanent position, working 08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary.
Office based role to support the Purchasing and Packaging department with day to day activities.
Key Accountabilities:
Create orders from purchase requisitions.
Monitor and control booking in of deliveries.
Assist in keeping delivery schedule up to date.
Expedite orders / chase late deliveries.
Place orders on SI System for PPE.
Assist in monitoring KPI's.
Assist in monitoring and controlling crate ordering.
Monitor TLR packaging.
Health and Safety awareness.
Company policies and procedures must be followed.
Requirements
Added values for the role:
Show initiative and drive.
Good communication skills.
Knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
Methodical thinking.
Well organised.
Committed.
Previous purchasing administration experience preferred.
Good time keeping.
Should be a team worker, and able to carry out daily tasks with minimal supervision.
Good numeracy and literacy skills.
Benefits
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to welcoming the newest member to our team.
* Company Pension
* Training and Development
* 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.
* 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!
* Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day
* Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
* Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
* GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.
If you are a team player who is committed to maintaining machinery compliance and ensuring safety standards are met, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Kepak Group and make a difference in the world of food production.