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Careers at Foyle Food Group
Foyle Food Group is one of the largest red meat processors in the UK with over 1,350 employees on sites in both Northern Ireland, England and the Republic of Ireland. We have employment opportunities across a wide spectrum of careers.
Logistics Co-Ordinator – Maternity Cover role
Department
Transport & Despatch
Location
Foyle Shared Service Office - Omagh
Job type
Temporary
Closing date
28/06/2026
INFORMATION
The Foyle Food Group requires a Logistics Co-Ordinator, based at our Shared Service Centre within the main Foyle Omagh site. This is a maternity cover role for a period of approx.. 9 months. If you are looking for a change in career path this is an exciting opportunity not to be missed – no previous experience needed as full training will be provided – please note this role is completely office based.
Essential Criteria
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Excellent customer service skills
• Confident / Effective communicator
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence others
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong IT skills focusing on Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to work to deadlines whilst under pressure
Hours of work in general are 0900 > to finish - Mon > Fri and provide cover to address issues every 3rd weekend
The above criteria may be extended to facilitate shortlisting.
If you think you have the necessary skills / experience, please forward an application / CV to the address below.
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
Dispatch Quality Champion
Department
Technical & Quality
Location
Gloucester
Job type
Permanent
Closing date
22/06/2026
INFORMATION
Foyle Gloucester is seeking a Dispatch Quality Champion 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 reporting to both the Technical Manager and Dispatch Manager, with responsibility for the day-to-day inspection and quality control of all products for dispatch to customers or sister sites. Full training will be given to the successful candidate.
Duties to include (but not limited to):
• Ensuring that all orders being dispatched are checked and adhere to specifications
• Working to deadlines to ensure orders are despatched in a timely manner
• Carry out I-Leader checks
Essential Criteria:
• Ability to follow written instruction on primal specification templates
• Ability to meet strict deadlines whilst complying with customer templates
• Working knowledge of hygiene standards and health and safety requirements
• Computer Literate
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Driving licence as may need to travel to cold store and sister sites
This is a full-time position with a flexible start time due to role being order dependent.
The rate paid for this role is £15.51. Full on the job training will be given to the successful applicants.
How to apply:
If you believe you have the relevant qualifications / experience / passion and drive to make a success of this position, please do not hesitate to request an application for or forward your CV with a covering letter to:
Foyle Gloucester, Forest Vale Road, Forest Vale Industrial Estate, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2PH
E.: foylegloucesterrecruitment@foylefoodgroup.com
Candidates applying for this position need to have the right to work in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered for this role.
IT / IS Graduate
Department
Information Technology
Location
Foyle Shared Service Office - Omagh
Job type
Graduate Programme
Closing date
28/06/2026
INFORMATION
The Foyle Food Group is actively seeking applications from Graduates interested in pursuing a career in the food processing industry – we have an opportunity within the Group IT team for an ambitious individual who is keen to get into industry to test their knowledge / skills and develop within a fast-paced industrial environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of most progressive beef processing groups in the UK and Ireland.
Successful applicants will undertake a 12 month structured training and development program, following which the successful person who can demonstrate exceptional ability may subsequently be offered a permanent role within the Group.
Our graduate program will provide you with an accelerated path to leadership with the assistance of mentors from within our Senior Management team. Whilst working in a dynamic and energetic environment you will become fully equipped with the right skills needed for an exciting career in this industry.
We know that developing our future leaders will greatly assist our continued success and is an excellent platform for moving into senior positions offering high degrees of responsibility. Our intensive program offers:
• Relevant management training that will expose you to all aspects of the business
• On-the-job training within the production environment to enable you to understand the core principles of our business. You will have exposure to all aspects of the process within a modern, busy red meat processing environment
• Coaching and mentoring of various business skills
• Innovative project work which will involve presentations to senior business leaders
• Working within a team with real responsibilities
Many of our past graduates now hold key positions in the Foyle Food Group. This could be you
The successful Graduates will assist the IT team in the on-going delivery and management of services for Foyle Food Group sites.
If you believe you have the drive and enthusiasm to work in the Red Meat Processing Industry please apply directly to
The Monitoring Officer, Foyle Food Group, Shared Service Centre, Doogary Road, Omagh, BT79 0BQ
T +44 (0) 2882243201 - Email: recruitment@foylefoodgroup.com
The Company reserves the right to extend the criteria to facilitate shortlisting. Closing date – 28th June 2023
Slaughter Hall Operatives
Department
Manufacturing & Operations
Location
Gloucester
Job type
Hourly PaidPermanent
Closing date
16/06/2026
INFORMATION
Foyle Gloucester is seeking Slaughter Hall Operatives to be based at our Cinderford site in the Forest of Dean. This will involve working in an abattoir environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest Red Meat processing Companies in the UK and Ireland.
Your duties will include but not limited to:
• Cutting, trimming and preparation in the meat production process
• Maintaining Health & Safety, Hygiene and Food quality standards
• Working as a team to ensure the production runs quickly and efficiently
• Complying with all company procedures and codes of practice to ensure a safe and hygienic workplace
Desirable criteria:
• Previous experience of working in an abattoir environment
• Experience of working with knifes
• WATOK CoC licence with any of the following competences: A11, A41, A42, A43, A51, A52 and A53
The rate paid for this position is £13.71 per hour, with a skills premium applied depending on task undertaken based on throughput daily. Overtime Monday to Friday is paid at time and a quarter with overtime on a Saturday being paid at time and a half.
This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday. Dependent on position on the production line with a start time of 07:00 or 07:15 or 07:30 until finish.
No experience necessary as full on the job training will be given to the successful applicant. Benefits include Group Health and Wellbeing Programme, free Life Assurance once passed probation period and after qualifying period access to the Cycle to Work Scheme.
How to apply:
If you believe you have the relevant qualifications / experience / passion and drive to make a success of this position, please do not hesitate to request an application form or forward your CV with a covering letter to:
Foyle Gloucester
Forest Vale Road, Forest Vale Industrial Estate, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2PH
E.: foylegloucesterrecruitment@foylefoodgroup.com
Closing date for receipt of applications is 10:00 on Tuesday 16 June 2026.
The Company reserves the right to extend the selection criteria to facilitate shortlisting. This vacancy may close early, and interviews undertaken prior to the closing date – this will be dependent on applications received.
Candidates applying for this position need to have the right to work in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship for candidates who are not already based in the UK on a Butchery Skilled Worker Visa. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered for this role.
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We are one of the largest red meat processors in the UK with over 1,350 employees on sites in both Northern Ireland, England and the Republic of Ireland. We have employment opportunities across a wide spectrum of careers.