Careers at Foyle Food Group

INFORMATION

Foyle Gloucester is seeking a Halal Slaughter 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.

It is a requirement that the slaughter is performed according to Sharia Law (Islamic Practices), Halal Standard and UK regulations. Your duties will include but not limited to:

• Working in an Abattoir environment in the involvement of the slaughter of cattle
• 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

The rate paid for this position is £11.94 per hour, with a skills premium applied depending on task undertaken based on throughput daily (which could be £20 per day).

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday.

Full on the job training will be given to the successful applicant.

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 Thursday 23 January 2025 at 10:00.

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.

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

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

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 Thursday 23 January 2025 at 10:00.

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.

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

INFORMATION

The Foyle Food Group is seeking applications of interest for the 2025 / 2026 Graduate Academy kicking off in July 2025. We are keen to attract applications from people seeking to develop their skills and knowledge to develop a career within the Red Meat Processing Industry. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most progressive red meat processing groups in the UK and Ireland.

We are particularly interested in hearing from persons interested in
Production Management People Management Food Safety / Technical Operations
Lean Manufacturing

Successful applicants will undertake a 12-month on the job development programme, you will be placed within the production units – Beef Boning Hall, Beef Slaughter Hall, Loading Bay, Further Processing, Red & Green Offal preparation, Dispatch operations. Working closely with the management teams to develop your knowledge of red meat processing. The programme will develop you to become fully equipped with the right skills needed for an exciting career in the Red Meat processing industry.

We know that developing our future leaders is the key to our continued success and is an excellent platform for moving into senior positions offering high degrees of responsibility.

What you will need to demonstrate

• That you are a committed and ambitious person, having excellent communication skills and a real desire to learn
• A desire to manage teams of people and processes
• Excellent organisational, analytical, IT and administrative skills
• A positive attitude, attention to detail and an understanding of how strong management adds value
• A degree / third level qualification in a relevant business, food related or manufacturing discipline
• A current EU driving licence as some travel may be required between our sites / training etc.

If you meet most or all of the above criteria, you are highly motivated and ambitious why not give us a call or forward us your CV for review. We will only consider applicants who have the relevant right to work credentials to work in the UK / Ireland long term.

Contact details: recruitment@foylefoodgroup.com

Monitoring Officer
Foyle Food Group
Shared Service Centre
52 Doogary Road
Omagh
BT79 0BQ

Closing date for the receipt of applications is the 30th April 2025 – the Company reserves the right to adjust the criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

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.

INFORMATION

Foyle Gloucester requires production operatives to be based in the Boning Hall undertaking packing duties, 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 £11.94 (based on national living wage plus 50p). 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.

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.