Kepak Group

About the Company

Kepak Group is an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading meat processors, employing over 4,500 people. Kepak has 13 manufacturing facilities throughout Ireland and the UK with sales offices in Europe, the US, Asia and Africa. The group processes and markets a broad range of fresh and value added meat products serving the international foodservice and retail markets.

Innovation and quality is the lifeblood of Kepak Group’s business ethos. Kepak continuously invest in consumer insight and innovation through research and development. As a founding member of Origin Green, the group has a strong reputation for sustainable food production and farming practices. 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. As a family-owned company, our culture is open and welcoming.

For more information, please visit www.kepak.com

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Kepak Group

Job Title

Business Development Executive

Job Description

Job title: Business Development Executive Role Summary: Deliver sales targets and drive portfolio growth across chilled and frozen convenience and Food-to-Go categories. Strengthen existing customer relationships, identify new business opportunities, and support the Convenience Channel strategy. Expactations: • Meet monthly sales and margin targets. • Maintain accurate customer database and lead tracker. • Represent the brand at events and networking opportunities. • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Marketing, Supply Chain, Field). Key Responsibilities: - Manage customer admin, including new line forms, samples, merchandising, and supply chain issues. - Control lead tracker and align with Convenience Channel strategy. - Coordinate customer meetings, prepare agendas and minutes. - Update and maintain database of key end‑user accounts. - Execute strategy to increase space in multi‑site retailers, wholesalers, forecourts, and holiday parks. - Produce monthly reports on volume, gross margin and business plan performance. - Apply account management principles: budgeting, planning, gross‑to‑net margin, promotion ROI. - Act as brand ambassador at events, meetings & networking. Required Skills: - 1–2 years FMCG business development or sales experience. - Strong relationship building, time management, and organisational skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint. - UK full driving licence and willingness to travel across South East UK and Wales. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related discipline (or equivalent work experience).

Kirkham, United kingdom

Hybrid

Fresher

23-09-2025

Company Name

Kepak Group

Job Title

Category Manager

Job Description

Job title: Category Manager Role Summary: Lead development and implementation of category strategies to grow sales and market share in FMCG, collaborate with sales, marketing, supply chain, and retailers, and use consumer insight and market data. Expectations: 2‑4 years category‑management experience in food & beverage FMCG; strong analytical and data‑driven decision making; understanding of UK/Ireland grocery retail; excellent communication and stakeholder management; 1‑year fixed‑term contract. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and execute category strategies to deliver sales and market‑share growth. * Build and maintain relationships with retail partners, delivering evidence‑based recommendations. * Analyze data from Nielsen, Kantar, IRI, Dunnhumby, and other sources to identify trends and growth opportunities. * Support retailer range reviews, space planning, and merchandising strategies. * Contribute category insights to new product development and launch planning. * Collaborate with commercial, marketing, and supply‑chain teams to align category plans with business objectives. * Track and report on key category KPIs, providing actionable insights for performance improvement. * Mentor junior colleagues and collaborate with the Senior Category Manager. Required Skills: * Category strategy development * Retailer relations and stakeholder communication * Advanced analytics using Nielsen, Kantar, IRI, Dunnhumby, or similar tools * Knowledge of UK/Ireland grocery channel (Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, etc.) * Commercial acumen – P&L, market dynamics, shopper behaviour * Written and verbal communication – translate insights into strategies * Interpersonal skills – cross‑functional collaboration, client relationship building Required Education & Certifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Food Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). * No specific certifications required.

Kirkham, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

31-10-2025

Company Name

Kepak Group

Job Title

Kepak Finance Graduate Programme 2026 - Wales

Job Description

Job title: Finance Graduate Programme Role Summary: Three‑year rotational graduate programme designed to develop future finance leaders in the meat processing sector. Graduates gain exposure to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Accounting and Commercial Finance, with a focus on operational finance, process improvement and financial planning. The role supports a professional qualification pathway (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA) within three years. Expactations: * Complete all rotation assignments and achieve assigned learning outcomes. * Undertake professional accounting exams and qualify within the programme timeframe. * Demonstrate mobility, visiting multiple UK and Ireland sites as required. * Show continuous improvement in accuracy, efficiency and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities: * Process and reconcile invoices and payments in AP, ensuring compliance. * Manage receivables, customer credit and debt collection, including bespoke pricing. * Administer payroll for office staff, meeting statutory and policy requirements. * Support accounting teams with journal entries, reconciliations, reporting and record‑keeping. * Contribute to commercial finance activities – budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. * Identify, design and implement process automation and efficiency initiatives. Required Skills: * Numerically proficient with strong analytical ability. * Excellent attention to detail and quality assurance. * Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial software (e.g., ERP, accounting suites). * Strong written and verbal communication; ability to liaise cross‑functionally. * Team‑oriented, accountable, and capable of meeting tight deadlines. * Adaptable to fast‑paced, changing priorities. Required Education & Certifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Maths‑oriented discipline (required). * Preference for candidates with prior finance internships or part‑time roles. * Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, etc.) expected to be reached within three years.

Merthyr tydfil, United kingdom

On site

Junior

10-11-2025

Company Name

Kepak Group

Job Title

Specifications Technologist

Job Description

Job Title: Specifications Technologist (Interim) Role Summary: Oversee the creation, maintenance, and validation of finished‑product specifications for internal use and for key retail partners (e.g., Aldi, M&S, Lidl). Ensure specifications comply with retailer requirements, labeling legislation, and internal quality standards. Provide technical support to cross‑functional teams and suppliers, and prepare documentation for customer audits. Expectations: - Complete all specification documents within deadlines. - Maintain accuracy and currency of all product and raw‑material specifications. - Act as the primary liaison for retailer specification compliance. - Deliver timely technical assistance to internal departments and external customers. Key Responsibilities - Produce and manage detailed finished‑product specifications in retailer‑specific formats (Aldi PLM, M&S Find/Lidl Wave). - Analyze retailer standards, identify gaps, and advise production sites on required changes. - Validate product labels to ensure alignment with specifications and regulatory requirements. - Review raw‑material specifications, identify deficiencies, and coordinate updates and approvals. - Supply accurate technical information to suppliers, internal teams, and customers. - Support preparation and documentation for customer/retailer audits. Required Skills - Proven experience handling retailer specifications (M&S, Aldi, Lidl). - Strong IT proficiency (MS Office, specification databases). - In‑depth knowledge of food labeling regulations and retailer standards. - Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. - Effective communication and collaboration with suppliers, customers, and cross‑functional teams. Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, etc., or equivalent industry experience. ---

York, United kingdom

Hybrid

13-11-2025