Packing Chargehand

Kepak Group is a leading European food producer and meat processor, operating multiple manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK. We supply high-quality beef and lamb products to retail and foodservice customers, with a strong focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and operational excellence. Our Aberdeen facility is seeking a Packing Chargehand to help drive production efficiency and uphold our commitment to quality and safety.

As a Packing Chargehand, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our packing operations run smoothly and efficiently. You will lead by example, maintaining high standards and supporting your team to meet production targets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining health & safety, hygiene, and quality standards throughout the packing department
• Operating and maintaining tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Inspecting and evaluating product suitability for packaging according to company and customer specifications
• Supporting the planning, monitoring, and control of resources to meet production targets
• Managing waste and ensuring compliance with environmental standards
• Completing duties within required timescales to achieve daily production goals
• Contributing to the training and development of team members and self
• Monitoring department housekeeping, tidiness, and fabric maintenance
• Carrying out additional duties as directed by the Production Manager or Directors

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a high-volume food processing factory
• Experience in a packing or production leadership role (such as chargehand, line leader, or supervisor) within a manufacturing environment
• Work experience in food production or meat processing manufacturing environments
• Ability to work in a chilled environment
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely
• Food Safety certification
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Right to work in the United Kingdom
• Availability to start work at 6:00am and flexibility for variable finishing times

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation).
• Opportunity to earn a Performance Bonus.
• Pay Grading system- offering the chance to increase your earnings as you advance in your role.
• Overtime rate of time and a half applies when you work over 44 hours/week.
• 25% Discount in our Butcher Shop.
• 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.
• Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
• Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day.
• 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!
• Training and Development- we are committed to helping you grow in your career, from structured onboarding, regular training (online and in-person), and clear paths for career progression.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.