Kepak Operations Administrator Advanced Apprenticeship

at  Kepak Group

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 equaled only by our ambition to grow the careers and personal satisfaction of our people.

OUR APPRENTICESHIPS:

Kepak has some exciting opportunities for people looking to kick start their careers in the food industry. We need to get our amazing products onto the shelves for consumers as quickly as possible to enjoy, and our Operations teams are a key function to make that to happen.
Kepak are looking to recruit an Operations Administrator Apprentice to join the team at our Rustlers factory in Kirkham, Lancashire. You will be supported by a Mentor who will help and guide you through your apprenticeship and achieving your qualification.
For Apprentices, this programme is the perfect entry point into Operations, and the wider Food Industry, through a structured apprenticeship programme. As an apprentice, you earn while you learn – Kepak pays you while you are being trained and you will complete a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard
Kepak are seeking reliable and hardworking individuals to join an industry leader that provides opportunities for training and progression to the right candidates. If you love working as part of a team and want the chance to help us innovate some of Operational approaches of the future, then this is the apprenticeship for you.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU?

While there is no previous experience needed for this role, the right candidate will;

• Be reliable and fully committed to the 2 year Apprentice programme
• Have a positive attitude with strong attention to detail
• Be willing to learn at all times
• Be flexible in their approach to work
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Willing and able to travel to our Kirkham site daily, and our training provider as required
• Be at least 18 by the 9th of September 2025
• GCSEs Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English

We will be looking for alignment with our Core Values:
Responsibility – Ability to work on your own initiative and take accountability for your actions
Ambition – You will have the willingness and confidence to challenge yourself to be the best you can be and be driven to succeed
Passion for Food – this is at the heart of everything we do, you must be passionate about every aspect of our industry
Teamwork – ability to build positive relationships quickly with people from all cultures and career stages is pivotal

• Be reliable and fully committed to the 2 year Apprentice programme
• Have a positive attitude with strong attention to detail
• Be willing to learn at all times
• Be flexible in their approach to work
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Willing and able to travel to our Kirkham site daily, and our training provider as required
• Be at least 18 by the 9th of September 2025
• GCSEs Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and Englis