Security Guard
Requirements
Industrial security experience and knowledge of animal welfare are preferred, while an SIA licence is desirable but not essential. Candidates should be flexible for rotating day, night, and weekend shifts and demonstrate strong customer service, communication, problem-solving, IT, and independent working skills.
Job Description
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)
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!
Skills
About Kepak Group
Kepak Group is a family-owned food company and one of Europe’s leading producers, with over 4,500 people across 14 sites in Ireland and the UK, and a global footprint across Europe, the US, Asia and Africa. We produce fresh and value-added meat products for retail and foodservice customers worldwide, supported by brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s and John Stone. Our people are at the heart of Kepak. We’re focused on building careers, developing skills and creating real opportunities to grow. Our culture is open, practical and down to earth — built on teamwork, respect and a shared focus on getting the job done well. We continue to invest in how we work, the quality of our products and the needs of our customers, while working closely with our farmer partners to produce food responsibly. Kepak is growing and evolving — and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Find out more at www.kepak.com Innovation and quality is the lifeblood of Kepak Group’s business ethos. Kepak continuously invest in consumer insight and innovation through research and development. As a founding member of Origin Green, the group has a strong reputation for sustainable food production and farming practices. Kepak have a portfolio of market leading brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s, Crafty Chef and John Stone. 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. As a family-owned company, our culture is open and welcoming. For more information, please visit www.kepak.com
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