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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.

Technical Assistant
Department
Technical & Quality
Location
Gloucester
Job type
Permanent
Closing date
5th June 2023
INFORMATION
Foyle Gloucester based in Cinderford requires a Technical Assistant. The successful candidate be responsible for influencing attitudes to adopt and impose good factory practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of most progressive beef processing groups in the UK and Ireland and for someone who is looking for an exciting new challenge with the scope to gain lots of experience.
The successful candidate will be part of a busy and highly performing Technical team.
Key competencies of the candidate to include:
• Good communication skills both verbally and written
• Excellent organisation skills and proven ability in attention to detail
• Ability to function both within a team environment and under own initiative
• Competent in record keeping
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software such as Excel and Word
• Motivated with ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines
• Can demonstrate the ability to deal with conflict and the ability to raise and resolve non-conformances with department managers
• Willingness to cover other technical roles when required
Desirable Criteria:
• Food hygiene qualification
• Experience of working within a technical function in a production environment
• Experience of responding to customer complaints and technical demands of customers
• Knowledge of HACCP principles, BRC audits and Retailer audits
• Ability to populate reports from record sheets
Full training will be given to the successful candidate.
How to apply:
If you believe you have the relevant qualifications / experience / passion and drive to make a success of this position, please forward your CV along with a covering letter to:
Mrs M Munden, Human Resources Manager, Foyle Gloucester
Forest Vale Road, Forest Vale Industrial Estate, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2PH
E.: foylegloucesterrecruitment@foylefoodgroup.com
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 5 June 2023 at 10:00am (this vacancy may close early, and interviews undertaken prior to the closing date – this will be dependent on applications received). The criteria may be adjusted to facilitate shortlisting. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered for this role.
Human Resources Manager
Department
Human Resources
Location
Donegal
Job type
Permanent
Closing date
Friday 2nd June 2023
INFORMATION
Foyle Donegal situated five minutes from Derry City is actively seeking a HR Manager to be based at their Carrigan’s site in County Donegal. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the Human Resource function within a challenging multinational high-performing environment. Advising and guiding Managers through employee relations issues and supporting them through performance, grievance, investigations, disciplinary and other key HR matters ensuring adherence to Company Policies and in line with Irish legislation. Responsible for onboarding, offboarding, adherence to HR Policies & Procedures, HR/ Ethical Audits, Visas and Work Permits the successful candidate will require strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the business.
Essential Criteria:
• Minimum of 3 years HR Management Experience
• Relevant 3rd level HR qualification; holding or working towards CIPD membership.
• Current knowledge of legal framework regulating employment within Ireland and UK.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, with skill to prioritise and manage demanding workload.
• Provide excellent knowledge of employment law and best practice within the Company.
• Ability to develop and update HR Policies and Procedures as necessary.
• Be technically competent with ability to use / learn new IT systems within the Company.
• Ability to be flexible and to adapt and work effectively with a variety of situations and individuals.
• Professional and dependable with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to promote diversity, equity and inclusion whilst maintaining highly developed integrity and approachability.
• Committed to delivering high standards and leading by example.
• Able to travel to and from work independently with permission to work within Republic of Ireland without restriction.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 4.30pm on Friday 2nd June 2023
If you think you have the necessary skills, drive and ambition please forward your application in writing, enclosing C.V. and stating the job reference Number to Foyle Donegal, Drumnashear, Carrigans, Lifford. Co Donegal F93 A310.
Tel: +353 (0) 74 91 40228 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.
Agriculture Co-Ordinator
Department
Agriculture
Location
Melton Mowbray
Job type
Permanent
Closing date
28/04/2023
INFORMATION
The Foyle Food Group requires an Agricultural Co-Ordinator to be based at our Foyle Melton Mowbray facility, at 6 Hills Lane, Melton Mowbray. Reporting to Group Agriculture Management team, the successful candidate will have a full and varied role from to farm visits / audits and presentations to Agri groups / customers, assisting with the delivery of Group Agricultural strategies, assisting with procurement activities when required etc.
This role is aimed at individuals with an in-dept knowledge of Beef Farming, working closely with the Agricultural team you will be suitably informed, equipped and motivated to carrying out the role, working as part of a team to co-ordinate on farm research projects, implement animal welfare standards as per our customers’ requirements.
Key aspects of the role include.
- Promoting efficient and environmentally responsible farming practices,
- Assisting farmers with the collection and submission of data for customer requirements and contracts.
- Attending industry events to further develop knowledge
- Supporting the seamless flow of animal health information back to farmers.
- Assisting with the management of on farm research
- Ensuring farmers have the knowledge of customer requirements and expectations.
The ideal candidate must display the following competencies:
• 3rd level education in an agricultural discipline
• Excellent communication skills
• In-dept knowledge of beef farming activities
• IT literate
• Access to your own transport
• Presentation skills
• A can-do attitude
Closing date for the receipt of CV’s and covering letters is Friday 28th April 2023.
If you believe you have the skills and aptitude, please forward your CV and covering letter to the monitoring officer Foyle Food Group at recruitment@foylefoodgroup.com
Slaughter Hall Operatives
Department
Manufacturing & Operations
Location
Melton Mowbray
Job type
Hourly PaidPermanent
INFORMATION
Foyle Melton Mowbray are seeking Slaughter Hall Operatives to be based 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.
Essential Criteria:
• Willing 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
• All training will be provided
Desirable Criteria
• Previous experience of working in a Slaughter Hall
• Experience of working with Knifes
The rate paid for this position is £10.50 per hour, with a skills bonus applied upon achieving required skills.
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 forward your CV with a covering letter to the address below.
The Monitoring Officer, Foyle Melton Mowbray,
Melton Road, Sixhills, Leicestershire, England LE14 3PR
T: +44 (0) 1509 881583
E: recruitmentmeltonmowbray@foylefoodgroup.com
Boning Hall Packing Operatives
Department
Manufacturing & Operations
Location
Gloucester
Job type
Hourly PaidPermanent
Closing date
31/12/2023
INFORMATION
Foyle Gloucester is seeking Boning Hall Packing Operatives 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
Packing Operatives based within the Boning Hall work on a shift system based on a 5-week rota, 10-hour days (excluding breaks), Monday to Friday based on 4 days per week. Start time is 07:15.
The rate paid for this role is £10.50 per hour. 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
There is no closing date for these vacancies as this is an ongoing recruitment campaign and will close upon fulfilling all vacancies.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered for this role.
Butchers
Department
Manufacturing & Operations
Location
CampsieGloucesterIngredientsMelton MowbrayOmagh
Job type
Hourly Paid
Closing date
31/12/2023
INFORMATION
The Foyle Food Group is one of the largest Red Meat Processing Companies in the UK and Ireland, we are activelly seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within the food processing industry. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established food processing Company in the UK and Ireland.
We are activelly seeking individuals both skilled and Semi skilled Butchers to work in the following areas:
Beef Boning Halls Beef Slaughter Halls Further Processing functions
Successful canidates will be provided with full information, training, instruction and protective clothing and equipment. We have numerous opportunities at all the different sites within the Group
Northern Ireland sites
Foyle Campsie in Londonderry Foyle Omagh in Omagh Foyle Ingredients
England sites
Foyle Melton Mowbray Foyle Gloucester
We also offer full assistance for those employees re-locating to the UK e.g. travel, accommodation assistance, Company loans to cover Health surcharges etc. Minimum salary £25,600 per annum with opportunities to gain additional skills and work additional hours to earn in excess of the minimum salary. Hours of work vary between 40 hours and 48 hours per week with additional premiums paid for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours each week.
All offers of employment are dependent on successfully passing the Companies pre-employment medical, which includes a drugs and alcohol test.
Closing date for the receipt of completed application is 31st December 2023.
Night Cleaning Staff
Department
Manufacturing & Operations
Location
Campsie
Job type
Permanent
Closing date
31/01/2022
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.
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