Careers at Foyle Food Group

INFORMATION

The Foyle Food Group is seeking to recruit a Company Accountant to be based at the Group’s Shared Service Centre located in Omagh. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller this is an excellent opportunity to join one of the largest red meat processing companies in the UK and Ireland.

The successful candidate must be a Qualified Accountant, Industry experience preferred but not essential. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for managing the finances of one of our business units. You should be able to demonstrate leadership and managerial ability with strong decision-making skills. You should have a professional and presentable manner with strong confidence in your ability.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of roles within a busy finance team including:

• Preparation of weekly accounts
• Preparation of periodic (4 week) management accounts
• Interpretation of the accounts, providing meaningful analysis and commentary
• Working closely with the General Manager of the business unit to identify important business issues that need addressed including identification of cost savings
• Assistance with the preparation of annual statutory accounts
• Group VAT returns (NI & ROI) / RCT returns
• Managing and mentoring the finance team within the business unit
• Ad hoc duties to support the Group finance function and the Group Financial Controller including the preparation of ad-hoc reports

The Company reserves the right to enhance the criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

Closing date for the receipt of applications / CV’s is 29th June 2025.

Forward CV’s and covering letter to recruitment@foylefoodgroup.com

INFORMATION

The Foyle Food Group is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the slaughter facility based at Six Hills Melton Mowbray.

Working closely with the Management team on site and at Group level you will be responsible for co-ordinating Production activities, Engineering on site, Technical Management, Human Resource and Safety operations to ensure the site runs smoothly and efficiently, maintaining high standards of safely whilst adhering to strict food safety standards and driving continuous improvement at the site. This is a key role that supports the overall efficiency and success of our business.

We are seeking a reliable and detailed-oriented individual with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior role ideally within red meat processing.

Key Responsibilities:

o In conjunction with Group Functional Directors, deliver site objectives and targets
o Report to Directors on business performance against targets and budgets
o Demonstrate leadership to direct and manage others to maximise potential
o Develop and deliver systems and processes to maximise site potential

The successful candidate will:

 Be a dynamic and flexible person
 3rd level education or equivalent industry standard qualification
 Have developed interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
 Natural leader, analytical thinker with the ability to work under pressure
 Have a detailed understanding of critical success factors in a fast-moving business

If you think you have the necessary skills, ability, drive and ambition please forward your CV to the undernoted address. The Company reserves the right to adjust the shortlisting criteria to facilitate shortlisting. Closing date for the receipt of applications / CV’s – 29th June 2025.

**Candidates requiring Sponsorship will not be considered for this position**

The monitoring officer Foyle Food Group, Shared Service Centre,
52 Doogary Road, Omagh, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland – BT79 0BQ

recruitment@foylefoodgroup.com

INFORMATION

Foyle Donegal situated five minutes from Derry City is actively seeking Receptionist/ General office administrator. The role is based at the site reception with the individual covering reception and shipping documentation. You will also be trained to cover the payroll department after your probation has been completed.

This is an exciting opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to develop a career.

Main duties of the role will be shipping documentation – export certs / veterinary documentation
liaising with hauliers, site switchboard, general reception duties, and general administration duties.

Essential Criteria:

 Receptionist: 1 year (required)

 Administration: 1 year (required)

 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, working 8 hours between 0730 and 1630.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: negotiable

Closing date for receipt of applications is 4.30pm on Monday 2nd July 2025.

If you think you have the necessary skills, drive and ambition please forward your application in writing, enclosing C.V. or Application Form and stating the job reference Number to Foyle Donegal, Drumnashear, Carrigans, Lifford. Co Donegal F93 A310. Email: Christinaw@foylefoodgroup.com

INFORMATION

The Foyle Food Group requires a Trainee Shift Manager, for our Retail packing operations at 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 Operational Manager, and will 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 premium products.

We are seeking applications from individuals who have the ambition and drive to take up a management career within the food processing industry and who thrives in a fast paced, pressurised environment. Working to exacting specifications and targets, getting the best out of both people and equipment within the facility.

Essential Criteria:

• 3rd Level Education or equivalent in a food or agriculture related subject and/or previous Supervisory experience within a production factory environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment.
• A keen eye for detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• IT literate
• Reliable, flexible and punctual.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience of working in a retail packing environment and/or red meat industry.
• Previous experience of co-ordinating / managing people.

The Company reserve the right to expand the shortlisting criteria to facilitate the shortlisting process.

For an application form, please apply to:
The Monitoring Officer
Foyle Ingredients
52 Doogary Road, Omagh, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT79 0BQ
T +44 (0) 02882243201
Email: alexgi@foylefoodgroup.com

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.

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

There is no closing date for these vacancies as this is an ongoing recruitment campaign and will close upon fulfilling all vacancies.