About Kepak:
Kepak Group is an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading meat processors. With over 50 years in business and employing over 4,500 people, Kepak has 12 manufacturing facilities throughout Ireland and the UK, with sales offices in Europe, the US, Asia and Africia.
We have a portfolio of market leading brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s, John Stone, 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. In a challenging and dynamic environment, our philosophy is always to be ‘more than’. We are more than tradition, more than quality, more than meat and more than a job.
At Kepak, we believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive success and growth. That's why we are looking to recruit a Trainer for our Boning Hall. This is a full, time permanent position which is based on our site in Watergrasshill, Cork.
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.
**Please note this is a site based role, Monday-Friday**
What to expect in the job?
- Guide new employees from their initial induction through to the successful completion of the departmental training program.
- Develop fresh standard operating procedures (SOPs) while reviewing and refining current SOPs.
- Continuously seek ways to enhance working methods and processes within the department.
- Provide foundational training for all newly hired departmental employees by following a comprehensive 12-week induction program.
- Regularly assess the progress of new employees throughout their basic training.
- Keep the departmental skills training matrix up to date and organized.
- Identify and address any skill gaps within the department.
- Conduct training sessions aimed at closing these identified skill gaps.
- Facilitate the delivery of compliance training programs.
- Assist in providing refresher courses for compliance training.
- Ensure that all personnel are well-informed on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), providing guidance to those who aren’t compliant.
- Champion and promote a strong health & safety culture throughout the site.
Requirements
What we need from you?
- 1+years experience working in a simular training position is essential.
- Ability to deliver 1-1 training in a clear, structured, and supportive manner.
- Departmental knowledge such as knife skill and cuts of meat is preferable but not essential.
- Must have be fluent in English, if also fluent in Portuguese it would be beneficial
- 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.
- Willingness to undergo courses such as train the trainer, manual handling, first aid and fire warden.
Benefits
What can we offer you?
- Discounted health insurance
- Pension Scheme
- Paid Maternity and Adoptive Leave
- Family leave options
- Subsidised canteen
- Cash sales on company meat product
- Career progression
- Further education support policy
- Study Leave Policy
- Wellbeing initiatives regularly across the group
- Formal recognition initiatives and team awards in place
- Additional service leave days
Note: This factory is located in an area that is not easily accessible by public transport.
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