Security Guard

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 excited to be recruiting for a Security Guard to work in our busy manufacturing site in Merthyr. This is a full time, permanent position reporting to the Security Manager.

The hours are full time, working both days and nights, 7am/7pm to 7pm/7am - 12 hour shifts, 4 on/4 off.

Role Purpose

Responsible for site security, being the first point of contact for Staff and Visitors, ensuring Security checks and protocols are in place and adhered to effectively.

Role Requirements

Booking in/out Site visitors and vehicles

Booking in cattle/sheep deliveries to site

Monitoring fire and plant alarms, reacting accordingly in line with procedures

Coordination of Site Evacuation Procedure

Monitoring of Site CCTV systems

Administration of site and department specific documentation

Check and monitor site refrigeration systems

Undertake Site patrols and inspections in accordance with management instructions

Answering and diverting calls and queries promptly and politely

Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.

Requirements

Attributes, Skills and Experience Requirements

• Experience working in a Security role in an Industrial Environment preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of animal welfare preferred
• SIA Licence preferable, but not essential
• Flexible approach to working and committed to working night and day shifts and weekends, on a rotational basis
• Excellent customer service delivery
• Display a polite and professional attitude to internal and external guests
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capable of making sound business suggestions
• Ability to work effectively and confidently under pressure
• Commitment to good practice and quality products
• Fluent English, Communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
• Ability to multitask and work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines
• Relationship builder with influencing skill
• IT skills (particularly MS Office)

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!