Kepak Technical 12 Month Industrial Placement Programme 2027 - UK
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may not meet the standard rate
Its advertised pay is below the standard rate. SOC 3115 needs £41,700 and SOC 2482 needs £48,200 and SOC 8143 needs £41,700.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3115 Quality assurance technicians Most likely code | £33,400 Misses | £33,400 Misses | £37,500 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Also possible | £33,800 Misses | £38,600 Misses | £43,400 Misses | £48,200 Misses |
8143 Routine inspectors and testers Also possible | £33,400 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Kepak Technical 12 Month Industrial Placement Programme 2027 - UK
Role Purpose
The Technical 12 Month Industrial Placement programme is designed to give university students unparalleled insight, training and support around Technical for the UKs best selling micro snacking brand, Rustlers, which we produce at our Kirkham site. We are looking for passionate and driven individuals to join the team on our 12-month Technical Placement.
These are some of the Key Responsibilities from our Technical Graduate programme, our Placement students will be getting exposure to similar things, just not all to the same depth as the Graduates.
•Rotational Training: Participate in rotational placements across various technical departments, including Hygiene, Quality Control, and Production.
•Quality Control: Conduct daily hygiene checks, product quality assessments, and equipment inspections to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
•Issue Identification & Escalation: Identify potential quality issues during inspections and escalate them to the Line Manager (LM) or Technical Manager as required.
•Data Analysis: Analyse quality control data to identify trends and implement corrective actions to maintain product standards.
•Communication: Effectively communicate quality issues and resolutions within the QC team and with other stakeholders such as production supervisors and line workers.
•Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, maintaining assertiveness when addressing quality concerns while fostering a collaborative working environment.
•Compliance: Ensure the implementation and adherence to food safety laws, customer requirements, and internal standards, communicating these effectively to all levels within the company.
Other Role Information
•Work Environment: This role is based in a food production facility. Candidates should be comfortable working in such settings.
Key Competencies
•Attention to Detail: Ability to perform repetitive tasks consistently while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
•Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly grasp complex concepts.
•Time Management: Efficiently manage daily tasks to ensure all duties are completed within designated timeframes.
•Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to work cross-functionally and at various levels of the organization.
•Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to various roles within the technical team, with the potential to manage people in the future.
You can expect:
- To be fully immersed into our Culture from day 1, working alongside key industry experts and Kepak leaders
- Gain an in depth understanding of our brands and products, and our relationships with customers and consumers
- To learn key aspects of our business, whilst you develop your skills and knowledge
- The opportunity to develop personally and professionally through exposure to key projects, tasks and development activities that challenge you, all supported by a detailed learner journey and training plan
- A dedicated mentor and development program to support you both on the programme and into a role that best fits your skills
Start date: July 2027 for 12 Months
Salary - £26,500
Read more about our programme and hear from some of our Graduates: https://www.kepak.com/careers/graduates/
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Where this offer sits in the market
Quality assurance technicians (SOC 3115) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~43k in sample- Middle half £28,444–41,340
- Median £32,968
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Not necessarily. Kepak Group Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3115 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.