About Kepak:
Kepak Group is an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading meat processors. Kepak has a portfolio of market-leading brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s, John Stone, Stript Snacks, and Celtic Beef. At Kepak, our ambition to grow as a business is equaled only by our ambition to grow the careers and personal satisfaction of our people.
Our Apprenticeships:
Kepak has some exciting opportunities for people looking to kick start their careers in the food industry. We need to get our amazing products onto the shelves for consumers as quickly as possible, and our Operations teams are a key function to make that happen.
Kepak is looking to recruit a Yield and Planning Apprentice to join the team at our factory in Bodmin, Cornwall. You will be supported by a Mentor who will help and guide you through your apprenticeship and achieving your qualification.
This program is the perfect entry point into Operations and the wider Food Industry through a structured apprenticeship program. As an apprentice, you earn while you learn – Kepak pays you while you are being trained and you will complete a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard.
Kepak is seeking reliable and hardworking individuals to join an industry leader that provides opportunities for training and progression to the right candidates. If you love working as part of a team and want the chance to help us innovate our data reporting of the future, then this is the apprenticeship for you.
What to expect in the job?
* End-to-End Process Learning: Gain hands-on experience and a deep understanding of each stage of the production process to support Yield reporting and planning of the operations.
* Processing documentation incoming and outgoing.
* Extracting data from systems and preparing and presenting findings and analysis in reports and in person.
* Use of bespoke systems and other internal systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Regular reporting including fulfilling KPIs.
* Work with functional colleagues to ensure the effective operation of the department through great operational planning.
* Operational Involvement: Learning each work area and role and the processes involved in producing our products to understand the Yield requirements of each role for effective tracking and reporting.
* Data Management: Handle data entry, analysis, and reporting to help inform decision-making processes.
* Project Support: Contribute to various projects by providing up-to-date data and analysis.
* Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business operations and foster teamwork.
Some of the learning to expect from your Apprenticeship:
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Data Analysis
Start date: September 2025
Location: Kepak Bodmin, Bodmin, Cornwall
Starting Salary: £18,000 with an up to £2,000 increase at the start of Year 2 to £20,000
What we need from you?
While there is no previous experience needed for this role, the right candidate will:
* Be reliable and fully committed to the 2-year Apprentice programme.
* Have a positive attitude with strong attention to detail.
* Be willing to learn at all times.
* Be flexible in their approach to work.
* The ability to work as part of a team.
* Willing and able to travel to our Bodmin site daily and our training provider as required.
* GCSEs Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
We will be looking for alignment with our Core Values:
Responsibility: Ability to work on your own initiative and take accountability for your actions.
Ambition: You will have the willingness and confidence to challenge yourself to be the best you can be and be driven to succeed.
Passion for Food: This is at the heart of everything we do; you must be passionate about every aspect of our industry.
Teamwork: Ability to build positive relationships quickly with people from all cultures and career stages is pivotal.
What can we offer you?
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Service-Related Annual Leave
* Educational Assistance/ L&D
* Discounted Meat Products
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee assistance programme
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