Shipping and Logistics Administrator | Merthyr Tydfil

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 have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills, who thrive in a fast-paced environment to join us at Kepak Merthyr in a role of Shipping and Logistics Administrator.

Hours of work: 8:30am to 17:30pm Monday to Friday

Role purpose:

As the Shipping and Logistics Administrator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of our logistic process. Your main responsibilities will include assigning customer orders to containers for export, liaising with production and managing relationships with cold stores and hauliers. You will also be responsible for maintaining incoming deliveries calendar, liaising with Intakes team sales support and suppliers, and sharing all the information with site.

Joining Kepak Group means joining leading manufacturing and meat-processing company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about logistics and wants to gain invaluable experience in the industry.

• Previous logistics and/or shipping experience desired.
• Strong administration skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in IT and MS Office applications, including Microsoft Excel and Word, is essential
• Knowledge of ERP Systems an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided
• Ability to maintain priorities and meet deadlines
• Be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail is crucial in this role, as you will be dealing with important documentation
• You should also have excellent telephone communication abilities to effectively communicate with customers and suppliers.

• Company Pension

• Industry training and professional development
• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
• Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch
• 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 – Earn up to Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group. 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!
• Long Service Awards – We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• 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.