Careers at Foyle Food Group

INFORMATION

The Foyle Food Group requires an Operations Manager to manage all aspects of the Foyle Proteins / Foyle Bio facilities based at the Foyle Campsie site at Strathfoyle, Lisahally. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established food processing Company in the UK and Ireland.

Reporting directly to the Operational Board, the successful candidate will take full responsibility for the operations at the Foyle Proteins / Bio facilities including – production, strategy, planning, staffing and training, KPI’s, health & safety, external audits and operation licence compliance.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous Managerial experience
• 3rd level education or equivalent industry standard qualifications
• Proven track record of strong leadership skills and staff motivation
• Excellent planning, organising and communication skills
• Be self-motivated, confident and show drive, enthusiasm and initiate
• Working knowledge of applicable health, safety and technical standards
• Have the ability to make effective and prompt decisions within a pressurised environment

INFORMATION

Foyle Melton Mowbray are looking for skilled and unskilled meat plant/general operatives for their operations at their abattoir in Sixhills near Melton Mowbray. This is an exciting opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to develop a career in one of the UK’s largest meat processing companies.

Main duties of the role will be :

• Supervising the Packing Team, including providing relevant training
• Packing raw meat products to customer specification
• Quality checking and working alongside the Technical team
• Completing Compliance checklists and paperwork, and liaising with Auditors
• Preparing products for shipping and completing associated paperwork
• Adhering to Hygiene and Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Using knives and operating machinery provided

You will need:
• Have a willingness to learn and develop yourself
• Ability to work as part of and supervise a small team
• Be IT literate
• Focused and driven, and able to work under pressure and to deadlines

Working hours are Tuesday -Saturday, starting at 6.00 a.m. to finish (approx 35-40 hours per week). The starting wage for this role is National Living Wage plus of 50p per hour, together with an additional premium of 50p per hour, with a skills bonus applied upon achieving the required skills. The company also provides free life assurance for all employees and a health and wellbeing monitoring program.

INFORMATION

Foyle Food Group, Melton Mowbray requires a Technical Assistant to be based at their Melton site in Leicestershire. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most progressive beef processing groups in Ireland and the UK.

The successful candidate will be part of a busy Technical team. Duties will include; Conducting quality control checks including temperature and pH of beef carcases, Microbiological duties, online inspections of products ensuring compliance in accordance with customer specifications, Carrying out GMP / housekeeping / Quality audits to ensure compliance and assisting with preparation for external audits when required.

Essential Criteria:
• Technical or Food Related Qualification OR proven relevant experience
• Understanding of HACCP principles
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Competent in record keeping
• Motivated with ability to work on own initiative
• Able to solve problems analytically
• Computer literate

Desirable Criteria:
• Foundation certificate in Food Technology
• Previous experience working in the food industry
• Experience of BRC and/or Retailer Audits
• Food hygiene qualification
• Ability to complete quality checks on products throughout the process and ensure that finished product is to customer specification.

INFORMATION

Foyle Melton Mowbray are looking for skilled and unskilled meat plant/general operatives for their operations at their abattoir in Sixhills near Melton Mowbray. This is an exciting opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to develop a career in one of the UK’s largest meat processing companies.

Main duties of the role will be:
• Working with the Packing Team.
• Packing raw meat products to customer specification
• Quality checking
• Preparing products for shipping and completing associated paperwork
• Adhering to Hygiene and Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Using knives and operating machinery provided
• All training will be provided

You will need:
• Have a willingness to learn and develop yourself
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Provide regular and reliable service
• Focused and driven
• Ability to work under pressure
Working hours are Tuesday – Saturday, starting at 6.00 a.m. to finish (approx 35-40 hours per week). The starting wage for this role is National Living Wage plus of 50p per hour, together with an additional premium of 50p per hour, with a skills bonus applied upon achieving the required skills. The company also provides free life assurance for all employees and a health and wellbeing monitoring program.

INFORMATION

Foyle Melton Mowbray are looking for skilled lairage operative to work at their abattoir in Sixhills near Melton Mowbray. This is an exciting opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to develop a career in one of the UK’s largest meat processing companies.

Main duties of the role will be:
• Working with and handling the movement of cattle
• Receive cattle from customers and process accordingly
• Washing and cleaning of holding pens
• Deal with customers and agricultural staff
• Carrying other such duties involved in the processing of livestock
• Adhering to Hygiene, Animal Welfare and Health and Safety policies and procedures
• All training will be provided

You will need:
• Have a willingness to learn and develop yourself
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Provide regular and reliable service
• Focused and driven
• Ability to work under pressure
Working hours are Monday-Friday, starting at 7.00 a.m. to finish (approx 1.30 - 3.00 p.m.). The starting wage for this role is National Living Wage plus of 50p per hour, together with an additional premium of 50p per hour, with a skills bonus applied upon achieving the required skills. The company also provides free life assurance for all employees and a health and wellbeing monitoring program.

INFORMATION

Foyle Donegal situated five minutes from Derry City requires a Technical Assistant to be based at their Carrigans, Co. Donegal site. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established food processing plant in Ireland. Working as part of the Technical Team the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting quality control checks on work in progress, chilled, finished, and products ready for despatching. Quality checks will include temperature and pH of beef carcases, online inspections of products ensuring compliance in accordance with customer specifications. Can carry out ad-hoc audits and to assist with preparation of external audits when required. Be able to liaise with Management and ensure good housekeeping practices throughout the plant.

Essential Criteria:
• Degree /HND in a food related subject or 2/3 years relevant experience working within a food processing environment
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role
• Understanding of HACCP
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proven ability in attention to detail, numeracy and literacy.
• Competent in record keeping.
• Ability to work on own initiative, solve problems analytically and instigate investigation where necessary.
• Proven computer literacy

Desirable Criteria:
• Previous experience of working in the food industry.
• Food Hygiene Qualification.
• Understanding of BRC

INFORMATION

Foyle Gloucester is seeking an Administrator to join the team at our Cinderford site in the Forest of Dean. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest Red Meat processing Companies in the UK and Ireland.

The role is offered on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave until the end of December 2022.

This is multi-functional role, with the successful candidate covering all aspects of:

• Cattle Payments / Shipping / Reception / General Administration

Desirable Criteria:

• Computer literate on various computer systems
• Previous experience within a similar role/office environment
• Efficient, productive and works well within a team
• Proven clear thinker, well organised and solution orientated
• Demonstrated multi-tasking skills and ability to organise workload are essential
• Be prepared to work flexible hours in line with shipping requirements
• Excellent communication skills
• A willingness to take on and learn new tasks

INFORMATION

Foyle Gloucester is seeking a Despatch Operative to be based at our Cinderford site in the Forest of Dean. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest Red Meat processing Companies in the UK and Ireland.

The successful candidate will be part of a busy despatch team, supporting the day to day running of the Despatch Department, contributing to ensuring that the appropriate documentation is completed and will also assist in ensuring that strict deadlines are met whilst complying with customer specifications, meat quality, hygiene standards and health and safety requirements.

Essential Criteria:
• Previous experience of using Counterbalance FLT, Reach FLT and Shunt vehicle – training to update these licences can be provided
• Ability to cope with manual handling tasks
• A good communicator who takes pride in their work and takes a team-orientated approach to working within a busy environment
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work within health and safety guidelines
• Flexible approach to working hours

Desirable Criteria:
• Previous experience of working in a despatch environment
• Food hygiene qualification
• Willing to undergo Shunter training, this would require a driving licence

INFORMATION

Foyle Gloucester is seeking Boning Hall Operatives (Beef boning, trimming and packing) to be based at our Cinderford site in the Forest of Dean. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest Red Meat processing Companies in the UK and Ireland.

Essential Criteria:
• Wiling to learn new skills
• To work effectively within a team
• Ability to work in a tidy and safe manner
• Ability to undertake manual handling tasks
• Ability to work within health and safety guidelines
• Flexible approach to working hours

Desirable Criteria:
• Previous experience of working in a meat processing plant
• Experience of working with knifes

INFORMATION

The Foyle Food Group requires a Sales Executive to join the UK Trade Team, to be based at our Shared Service Centre located on the Foyle Omagh site, on the outskirts of Omagh Co Tyrone Northern Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of most progressive beef processing groups in the UK and Ireland.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing existing customer accounts to their full potential, identifying new business opportunities through proactive outbound communication, creating, and managing the sales pipeline from initial call to close, and continually updating and developing personal knowledge of the products and the market.

Essential Criteria

• Previous Sales / Commercial experience
• 3rd level education qualification or equivalent in Business / Food related studies
• Proficient I.T. Skills
• Demonstrate excellent communication, problem solving and organisational skills
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Accuracy in recording information and attention to detail
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Good team player who is flexible and reliable in their approach

Desirable Criteria

• Previous Sales experience
• Knowledge of the red meat processing industry
• Supply chain experience

The Company reserve the right to adjust the criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

Closing date for the receipt of applications / CV’s is Sunday 6th February 2022.

For an application form, please apply to:
The Monitoring Officer
Foyle Food Group
Shared Service Centre, Foyle Omagh, 52 Doogary Road
Omagh, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland BY79 0BQ
T +44 (0) 2882243201 Email: recruitment@foylefoodgroup.com

INFORMATION

The Foyle Food Group is seeking Finance Administrators to be based at our Shared Service Centre located on the Foyle Omagh site. This is a maternity cover post of between 9 and 12 months in duration. The Finance Administrator role is a multi-functional role with the successful candidate cross trained to fulfil a number of roles:

• Purchase Ledger
• Cash Allocations
• Invoicing
• General administration duties

Essential Criteria:

• Working knowledge of Purchase Ledger operations
• Working knowledge of Cash Allocation systems
• Working knowledge of Invoicing
• Ability to work on own initiative

Hours of work – 40 hours between 0730 / 0915 > 1600 / 1745 – Monday to Friday

INFORMATION

Foyle Proteins require a General Operator to be based at our rendering plant in Campsie, Londonderry. This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern rendering plant in N. Ireland. We are currently looking for a shift operator, the ideal candidate will have a mechanical / engineering background with working knowledge of pumps, motors and filters.

The successful candidate will be part of a shift team working a 3 x 8 hour, 24 hr shift pattern from Mon > Sat.

Essential Criteria:

• Ability to work on own initiative in a safe manner
• Effective team operator
• Medically fit and in good health
• Availability to work flexible shift patterns
• Have a mechanical / engineering knowledge / background

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience of working shifts
• Previous rendering plant experience
• Fork truck licence

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5th December 2021

For an application form, please apply to:

The Monitoring Officer
Foyle Proteins
C/o Shared Service Centre, 52 Doogary Road, Omagh
Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland BT79 0BQ.
T +44 (0) 28867 62106
Email: recruitment@foylefoodgroup.com

INFORMATION

Reporting to the Operational Technical Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for site auditing across all sites within the Foyle Food Group to ensure compliance with technical & quality procedures, policies and standards which will help demonstrate our commitment to quality and service to our customers, this includes managing completion of internal audits and conducting unannounced GMP audits on all FFG factories. The successful person will be required to manage the external audit program ensuring the company fulfils the requirements of its supplier approval program. The successful candidate will work closely with production / operations managers.

The successful candidate must also possess the following skills:

 Recognised Internal auditing qualification
 Knowledge of Quality Management systems, its procedures and policies
 Working knowledge of Microsoft word and excel
 Be familiar with food manufacturing processes
 Hold a full driving licence and access to transport
 Flexible approach to working hours
 Availability to travel throughout the Foyle Food Group / overnight stays

Desirable skills:

 Preferred but not necessary – a working technical knowledge of food production
 Previous experience in an auditing role
 Experience of red meat slaughter, de bone and retail packing facilities

The above criteria may be extended to facilitate shortlisting.

Duties Include

Plan, organise and conduct internal audit functions throughout the Foyle Food Group, presenting findings to management to ensure effective corrective and preventative action, Manage close out of audits

Effectively communicate recommendations on potential improvements to the systems and procedures being employed
Wages will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For an application form, please apply to: - closing date for receipt of applications 30th January 2022

The Monitoring Officer
Foyle Food Group
C/o Shared Service Centre, 52 Doogary Road, Omagh. Co Tyrone, BT79 0BQ
T: +44 (0) 28 8224 3201
Email: recruitment@foylefoodgroup.com

INFORMATION

The Foyle Food Group requires a Shift Manager for our Retail Packing Operations in our Foyle Ingredients site in Omagh, Co. Tyrone. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established food processing Company in the UK and Ireland.

The successful candidate will report directly to the General Manager and Production Manager, and work closely with Supervisors, Line Leaders and Technical personnel to oversee the day-to-day running of the facility to ensure the on-time delivery of a premium product.

We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast paced, pressurised environment. Working to exacting specifications and targets, getting the best out of both people and equipment within the facility. Hours of operation are currently 6 days a week (Monday – Saturday) and the successful candidate will work 5 days out of 6, Sunday work will be operational in the future. Currently the role is predominantly day shift, hours of work are between 0600>1830.

INFORMATION

The Foyle Food Group is looking to employ a Line Leader for our Retail Packing Operations in our Foyle Ingredients site in Omagh, Co. Tyrone. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established food processing Company in the UK and Ireland.

The successful candidate will lead, develop and influence the shift operators to deliver the optimal contribution and achievement for the strategic plan and vison of the business, ensuring that outputs meet required standards for quality, service and cost.

Hours of operation for the role are currently Monday to Saturday (working 5 days from 6) totalling 40 hours per week between 0600 > 2000 during standard operations, when Evening Shift is in place hours of work between 1600 > 0200, with opportunities to undertake additional hours.

INFORMATION

Foyle Donegal situated five minutes from Derry City require Evening Cleaners to be based at their Carrigan’s site in County Donegal. Reporting to the Cleaning Supervisor / Manager the successful candidates will be required to carry out in-depth industrial cleaning of all departments within the factory. Working as part of a Team to ensure that all current hygiene and cleaning standards are adhered to. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established food processing plant in Ireland.

Essential Criteria:
• Good communication skills and ability to learn and take instruction
• Awareness of Health & Safety
• Be able to work in a physically demanding role
• Be able to work with power hoses
• Awareness of chemical usage
• Be flexible and reliable in approach to meet demands of a busy Team working to a cleaning schedule
• Attentive to cleanliness and hygiene

Desired Criteria
• Previous experience in industrial cleaning in a food production environment
• Previous experience working with cleaning chemicals and a knowledge of COSHH

Working Times: shift pattern Monday – Friday 16.30pm – 12.30am.

Must be flexible towards shift patterns and willing to work hours outside the shift pattern
(including Weekends and Bank Holidays).

A shift cleaning bonus will be paid following a successful daily pre-production / hygiene audit.

losing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 5th December 2021

The above criteria may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. If you think you have the necessary skills, drive and ambition please forward application in writing, enclosing C.V. and stating job reference Number to:

Foyle Donegal, Carrigans, Lifford, County Donegal, Ireland.

Tel +353 (0) 74 914 0228

Email: barbarak@foylefoodgroup.com

All offers of employment are dependent on Candidates successfully passing the Company’s
pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol test.

INFORMATION

Foyle Donegal is actively seeking applications from Individuals keen to take up a career within the food processing industry. Based at their Carrigans Co. Donegal site, this is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established food processing plant in Ireland.

Successful candidates will be part of a busy production team working within the Beef Boning and Slaughter Halls. The Company offers opportunity for both skills and career development. These roles are predominantly Monday > Friday working a variable 40 hour week between the hours of 0600 and 1700.

Essential Criteria:
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Effective team operator
• Flexible approach to working hours
• A good attitude towards Health and Safety

Desirable Criteria:
• Previous experience of working in a team
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Basic English skills

All offers of employment are dependent on Candidates successfully passing the Company’s pre-employment medical which includes a drugs and alcohol test.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 5th December 2021

For an application form, please apply to:

Foyle Donegal
Drumnashear, Carrigans,
County Donegal, Ireland.
T +353 (0) 74 914 0228 F +353 (0) 74 914 0109
Email: barbarak@foylefoodgroup.com

INFORMATION

Foyle Melton Mowbray are looking for skilled and unskilled trainee meat plant/general operatives for their operations at their abattoir in Sixhills near Melton Mowbray. This is an exciting opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to develop a career in one of the UK’s largest meat processing companies.

Main duties of the role will be :

• Working in the Abattoir area
• Carry out duties involved in the processing of livestock
• Adhering to Hygiene and Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Using knives and operating machinery provided
• All training will be provided

You will need :
• Have a willingness to learn and develop yourself
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Provide regular and reliable service
• Focused and driven
• Ability to work under pressure

Working hours are Monday-Friday, starting at 8.00 a.m. to finish (approx 3.00 p.m.). The starting wage for this role is National Living Wage plus of 50p per hour, together with an additional premium of 50p per hour, with a skills bonus applied upon achieving the required skills. The company also provides free life assurance for all employees and a health and wellbeing monitoring program.

For an application form, please apply to:

The Monitoring Officer
Foyle Melton Mowbray
Melton Road, Sixhills, Leicestershire,
England LE14 3PR.
T +44 (0) 1509 881583 F +44 (0) 1509 889300
Email: recruitmentmeltonmowbray@foylefoodgroup.com

INFORMATION

Foyle Gloucester requires Slaughter Hall Operatives to be based at their Cinderford site. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established food processing group.

INFORMATION

The Foyle Food Group requires an evening shift Industrial Cleaner, to be based at their Omagh site, located on 52 Doogary Road, Omagh Co. Tyrone. Working as part of a team to ensure that all current hygiene and cleaning standards are adhered to. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established food processing Company in the UK and Ireland.

The successful candidate will undertake industrial cleaning operations. Working hours between 4.30pm > 01.00am during standard operations, Monday to Friday with opportunities to undertake additional hours at the weekend.

INFORMATION

The Foyle Food Group requires General Operatives for our Foyle Ingredients Retail packing plant, located on the Foyle Omagh site, 52 Doogary Road, Omagh Co. Tyrone. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established food processing Company in the UK and Ireland. If you have just left school, out of work owing to the pandemic or simply want a change – why not consider joining us

The successful candidates will be part of a busy production team. Key responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to:

Maintain the effective and efficient running of the production line.
Ensuring quality standards are met at all times.
Providing assistance to other members of the team when available.
Any other reasonable tasks as requested by Senior Management.
Hours of operation for this role are currently Monday to Saturday (working 5 days from 6) totalling 40 hours per week between 0600 > 1730 during standard operations, when Evening Shift is in place hours of work between 1600 > 0200, with opportunities to undertake additional hours. Starting rate £9.50 regardless of age or skills with an additional premium for hours worked on Evening Shift – full training given.

INFORMATION

Foyle Campsie requires a Night Cleaning Operative. The post will be based at their Campsie site in County Londonderry. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most progressive beef processing groups in Ireland and the UK.

The successful candidate will be part of a busy cleaning team. Industrial cleaning of all departments of the factory post production. Working as part of a team of 9 to ensure hygiene and cleaning standards are adhered to. Using chemicals to clean the factory. Physical tasks include not limited to, power hosing, moving parts & equipment, etc. Please note work can be physically demanding.

INFORMATION

Foyle Gloucester requires Boning Hall Operatives (Beef boning, trimming and packing) to be based at their Cinderford site. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established food processing group.

Essential Criteria:

· Willing to learn new skills
· Ability to work effectively within a team
· Ability to work in a tidy and safe manner
· Flexible approach to working hours
· A good attitude towards Health and Safety

Desirable Criteria:

· Previous experience of working in a meat processing plant
· Experience of working with knifes

Operatives based within the Boning Hall work on a shift system based on 5-week rota, 10-hour days (excluding breaks) Monday to Friday based on 4 days per week. Start times are from 07:00 dependent on role undertaken.

The starting wage for these roles is based on National Living Wage per hour, with a skills bonus applied upon achieving required skills.
Full on the job training will be given to the successful applicants.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 27th February 2022. Please note that we are unable to respond to all applicants – if we have not responded to you before the Wednesday 30 June 2021 your application will have been deemed unsuccessful.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered for this role.

If you think you have the necessary skills, drive and ambition, please forward your CV to foylegloucesterrecruitment@foylefoodgroup.com, alternatively contact the below for an application form:

Human Resources Manager,
Foyle Gloucester,
Forest Vale Road, Forest Vale Industrial Estate, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, England, GL14 2PH
T +44 (0) 1594 829906 F +44 (0) 1594 829915