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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.
Hygiene Manager
Department
Manufacturing & Operations
Location
Gloucester
Job type
Permanent
Closing date
15/04/23
INFORMATION
Foyle Gloucester requires a Hygiene Manager to be based at their site in Cinderford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cleaning/Hygiene Manager to be given the autonomy to use their skills, knowledge and experience to make a real impact on one the most progressive beef processing groups in the UK and Ireland.
Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of a busy evening shift, commencing at 6.30pm / 7pm, cleaning/hygiene team. Key responsibilities with role include but are not limited to:
• Efficient and effective management of the evening shift cleaning team, ensuring all hygiene functions are completed to the required standard; continuously striving to find new ways to improve efficiency and quality of the cleaning processes
• Ensure the department is adequately resourced at all times, maintaining and developing the appropriate skill base as required.
• Engage, motivate and develop the team to enable the achievement of KPIs and satisfactory completion and sign-off of all cleaning processes.
• Completion of daily cleaning audits, ensuring that corrective actions are recorded and subsequently carried out.
• Any other reasonable tasks as requested by Site Management
Essential Criteria:
• Previous experience working in a hygiene team/department; knowledge of cleaning processes and equipment.
• Confident with H&S and COSHH regulations (in house training is provided).
• Effective communication skills at all levels both internal and external.
• Must be flexible towards shift patterns and willingness to work hours outside the shift pattern (including Saturdays and Bank Holidays).
Desired Criteria:
• Knowledge of first aid practices and procedures,
• Previous experience working in a production environment,
• Team-orientated approach to a busy working environment with a practical hands-on attitude.
Closing date for the receipt of applications – Monday 15 April 2024 at 10:00
The Company reserves the right to extend the selection criteria to facilitate shortlisting. If you believe you have the drive and ambition, please forward your CV for consideration. This vacancy may close early, and interviews undertaken prior to the closing date – this will be dependent on applications received. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered for this role.
Please forward CV or application form to: foylegloucesterrecruitment@foylefoodgroup.com
Foyle Gloucester, Forest Vale Road, Forest Vale Industrial Estate, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2PH
Quality Controller
Department
Manufacturing & Operations
Location
Ingredients
Job type
Permanent
Closing date
Friday 12th April 2024
INFORMATION
The Foyle Food Group is looking to employ a Quality Controller within our Retail Packing Facility at the Foyle Ingredients site based in Omagh, Co. Tyrone. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established food processing Company in the UK and Ireland.
The Quality Control Operative will report directly to the Technical Manager and is responsible for ensuring all developed product meets Customer and Company standards for conformance and food safety standards.
Duties will include but are not restricted to:
• Monitoring product from intake to finished product and reporting any food safety or quality issues e.g., temperature control, fat analysis, weight checks and label verification.
• Record and take corrective actions re: non-conformance reporting to suppliers.
• Complete sensory analysis of products in the test kitchen.
• Participate in NPD trials and new product launches.
Hours of operation for the role are currently Monday to Friday, totalling 40 hours per week between 0600 > 1800 during standard operations, with opportunities to undertake additional hours and occasional Saturday work. Starting rate regardless of age is £10.92 per hour with opportunity to increase to £11.42 per hour after completion of probationary period (6 months).
Essential Criteria:
• Working knowledge of what is involved in Quality Control Checks
• Strong command of the English Language both verbal and written
• IT Literate
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative with an eye for detail
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment, with a can-do attitude and commitment to safety
• Flexibility towards working hours
Desirable Criteria:
• GCSE Maths & English at Grade C and above or equivalent
• Current Level 2 Food Safety for Manufacturing Certificate
• Previous experience working in a quality / assurance role
• Previous experience or working knowledge of red meat products
The Company reserve the right to expand the shortlisting criteria to facilitate the shortlisting process.
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications and covering letters is Friday 8th March 2024.
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
Butchers
Department
Manufacturing & Operations
Location
CampsieGloucesterIngredientsMelton MowbrayOmagh
Job type
Hourly Paid
Closing date
31/12/24
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 in butchery operations to work in the following areas:
Beef Boning Halls Beef Slaughter Halls Further Processing
Successful canidates will be provided with full inforamtion, training, instruction and protective clothing and equipment. We have numerous opportunities at all the different sites within the Group – please identify which site is your preference – the ideal candidate will have working in a fast-paced beef boning hall, beef slaughter hall or further processing facility.
Northern Ireland sites
Foyle Campsie in Londonderry Foyle Omagh in Omagh Foyle Ingredients in Omagh
England sites
Foyle Melton Mowbray in Sixhills Foyle Gloucester in Cinderford
The Foyle Food Group cover all recruitment related costs and provides loans to cover other expenses such as the UK Health Surcharge etc.
Wages - UK National Living Wage + 50p per hour is paid as a base rate with additional skills premiums based on knowledge, ability and skills.
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 2024
Please forward your CV to – recruitment@foylefoodgroup.com
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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.