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 looking for an experienced Engineering Supervisor to join our Engineering team in Kepak Merthyr Tydfil. This is a full time, permanent position working a 4ON/4OFF shift pattern with a competitive salary.
Role Purpose:
To manage a team of Multiskilled Engineers on a shift rotation – ensuring they maintain continuous production and improve efficiencies safely through effectively implementing preventative maintenance schedules and responding in a timely manner to breakdown repairs. Ensure continuous improvement methodologies are applied that improves the operational function.
Requirements
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Provide technical and behavioural coaching to peers, apprentices, and front-line production colleagues
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Be the technical resource for projects and technical specification’s
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Transfer best practice to further the development and performance of the engineering function.
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To be aware of and adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
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To undertake any other associated duties which may occasionally arise.
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Continuous improvement & lean experience
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The effective use of self-confidence and persuasion are important characteristics demanded by this position.
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The ability to form friendly and trusting relationships will play an important role.
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A thorough, disciplined and detailed style is vital for those people seeking to occupy this post.
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The logical and detailed analysis of data and processes is likely to be a key component.
- Being a perfectionist and complying with clearly defined rules and regulations will enable the incumbent to operate effectively within this role.
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Modesty, caution, self-control and a non-aggressive style will be preferred traits.
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The ability to demonstrate flexibility in approach and a drive to complete assignments on time.
Skills and Qualifications:
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Electrical / Mechanical qualification
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Domestic wiring experience
- PLC program structure and operational awareness
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Boiler / Steam experience
Benefits
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Company Pension - Legal and General
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Death in Service - Legal and General
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Electric Car Scheme - through Octopus Energy
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Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme
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31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
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Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch
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Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to Get up to £450 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group
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PureGym Membership Discount
- 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!
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Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
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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.
- Free on-site parking
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.
