Careers at Foyle Food Group

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 26 May 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.

INFORMATION

Foyle Omagh requires General Operatives to be based at their site on the outskirts of Omagh, County Tyrone. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most progressive beef processing groups in the UK and Ireland.

We have opportunities available in our Beef Boning Hall, Beef Slaughter Hall and Hygiene Departments.

Hours of work:
Beef Boning Hall - Hours of work - 4 x 10 hour shifts Monday > Friday with a rotating day off each week – 4-day weekend every 5 weeks.

Beef Slaughter Hall– Hours of work Monday > Friday 5 x 8-hour shifts

Basic starting rate is £13.71 per hour, regardless of age, increasing with additional skill premiums gained through personal development

New rates applicable as off the 1st April 2026 £13.71 > £18.40 per hour

No experience necessary, full training and protective equipment will be provided. Subsidised Canteen on site, Cycle to Work Scheme, Group Health & Wellbeing Programme and free Life Assurance for all staff after probation.

Company reserves the right to extend the selection criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

Closing date for the receipt of CV/Applications Forms- 31st May 2026.