Boning Hall Trainer | County Cork

About Kepak:

Kepak Group is an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading meat processors. Kepak have a portfolio of market leading brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s, John Stone, Stript Snacks and Celtic Beef. At Kepak, our ambition to grow as a business is equalled only by our ambition to grow the careers and personal satisfaction of our people.

We are looking to recruit a full-time trainer for our Boning Hall. The trainer will work closely with their production teams and site training co-ordinator, providing a structured and progressive approach to training and development across the site. This position will provide a great opportunity for someone who is looking to develop not only themselves but others across the business.

What to expect in the job?

• To support new employees from induction to the completion of the departmental training program
• To create new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and review existing SOPs
• To continually look to improve ways of working and processes throughout the department
• To provide basic training for all new departmental employees by following a 12-week induction training program
• To review all new employees progress throughout their basic training
• Maintain and update the departmental skills training matrix
• Identify skills gaps within the department
• Deliver training to close identified skills gaps
• Support the delivery of compliance training
• Support the delivery of compliance refresher training
• Ensure a clear understanding of how PPE is worn correctly throughout the department and advise those they see not complying how to do so correctly
• To support and promote the health & safety culture on site

What we need from you?

• Departmental knowledge such as knife skill and cuts of meat is essential.
• Ability to deliver 1-1 training in a clear, structured, and supportive manner.
• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills such as listening and questioning techniques to evaluate the trainee’s knowledge and understanding of the task being trained.
• Proficient level of written and spoken English.
• Willingness to undergo courses such as train the trainer, manual handling, first aid and fire warden.

What can we offer you?

• Company laptop
• Discounted health insurance
• Subsidised canteen
• Free parking
• Flexibility of holiday planning
• Cash sales on company meat product
• Permanent contract
• Career progression
• Further education support policy
• Study Leave Policy
• Dedicated learning and development team
• Wellbeing initiatives regularly across the group
• Bike to work scheme
• Formal recognition initiatives and team awards in place
• Additional service leave days
• Family leave options
• Paid Maternity and Adoptive Leave