# Yard & Stores Operative

**Company:** [Kepak Group](null/companies/apJvUah24epe4QDY8LmvWT.md)
**Location:** Aberdeen, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Department:** Operations

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## Description

**Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; 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.**

**Kepak McIntosh Donald** are looking for **Yard & Stores Operative** to join our team.

**Role Purpose**

To support the operations and production teams by maintaining an organised and safe yard area, ensuring general upkeep of external factory/grounds/site areas.

**Main duties and role requirements:**

-   Ensuring all delivery/collection vehicles are loaded/unloaded in an efficient and safe manner.

-   Load containers with cattle hides and sheep skins.

-   Ensure the yard is in a clean, tidy, and organised state at all times, being audit ready.
-   Organise and stock check trays, packaging etc, working with Purchasing and Operations to maintain required stock levels.
-   Waste management including the transport of waste containers and proper disposal in accordance with procedures and policies.
-   Liaising with third parties for waste collection.
-   Assist production colleagues when required, with tasks as instructed, i.e., lifting/moving items around yard and covering for production forklift drivers as required.
-   Understanding and monitoring the traffic management system and working plan of the yard
-   Support with Forklift maintenance program, reporting any forklift defects.
-   Support animal by-product management by preparing the trailers with correct categorisation of by-products, arranging removal of trailers during periods of non-production or low production, arranging the rendering of by-products.
-   Arrange hay and straw orders for lairage, maintaining weekly stock levels via Livestock Procurement.
-   Monitoring identifying potential environmental hazards and appropriate corrective actions
-   Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.

## Requirements

-   **Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork**
-   **Passion for Food** at forefront of day-to-day performance
-   **Ambition** to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
-   **Responsibility** for positive contribution to business
-   **Team Work** across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile
-   Commitment to good practice and quality products
-   Communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
-   Ability to complete tasks and work under own initiative to deliver required tasks
-   Good communication skills
-   Forklift license essential
-   Forklift train the trainer qualification preferred

## Benefits

-   **Performance Bonus-** Opportunity to earn a bonus based on your performance and development.
-   **Pay Grading system-** offering the chance to increase your earnings as you advance in your role.
-   **31 days annual leave per year** (after probation).
-   **Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme** - Need a little more time off? Purchase additional annual leave.
-   **Company Pension Scheme** - Helping you plan for the future with access to our company pension scheme.
-   **Death in Service Benefit** - Eligible salaried employees are covered by our Death in Service benefit, providing financial support and peace of mind for your loved ones.
-   **Refer a Friend Scheme** - Earn up to **£500** for successfully referring a friend or family member to join Kepak.
-   **Free On-Site Parking** - Our site has dedicated staff parking, available free of charge for all colleagues.
-   **Subsidised On-Site Canteen** - Enjoy a variety of freshly prepared hot meals and food options at reduced prices in our on-site canteen.
-   **Cycle to Work Scheme** - Save money on a new bike and cycling equipment through our salary sacrifice scheme.
-   **Electric Vehicle Scheme** - Access an electric vehicle through our salary sacrifice scheme.
-   **Long Service Awards** - We recognise, acknowledge and celebrate the loyalty, dedication and valuable contributions of our long-serving colleagues.
-   **Discounted Gym Memberships** - Support your health and wellbeing with access to discounted gym memberships.
-   **Training and Development** - We are committed to helping you grow your career through structured onboarding, regular online and in-person training, and clear opportunities for career progression.
-   **Mentoring and Leadership Development Programmes** - Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, our mentoring and leadership development programmes are designed to help you reach your full potential.
-   **GroceryAid Employee Assistance Programme** - Free and confidential emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues, including access to counselling, mental health support, legal guidance and a 24/7 confidential helpline.
-   **Financial Advice & Will Writing -** Access free mortgage advice and a complimentary will writing service as part of your employee benefits package.