# Packing Chargehand

> Kepak Group · Aberdeen, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-09

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Production Staff

## Description

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.

## Apply

[Apply at Kepak Group](https://apply.workable.com/kepak/j/69A7F95C2D/apply)

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