Careers at Foyle Food Group

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. From 1st April starting rate regardless of age is £10.92 per hour.

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

Closing date for the receipt of CV / Application Forms is Friday 31st March 2023.

For an application form, please apply to, or forward CV with covering letter:
The Monitoring Officer
Foyle Ingredients
52 Doogary Road, Omagh, Co Tyrone
BT79 0BQ
T +44 (0) 28 8225 6540
Email: alexgi@foylefoodgroup.com

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 who believe they have the drive and enthusiasm to fulfill the role of Product Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of most progressive red meat processing groups in the UK and Ireland.

Based at the Group’s Shared Service Centre on the Foyle Omagh site, reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for all aspects of Product Development within the Group.

Essential Criteria

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Food Science / Technology or other relevant discipline
• Relevant industrial NPD experience, preferably in the red meat sector
• Working knowledge of labelling standards, allergen info and food legislation
• Develop and maintain NPD section of quality management system in line with accreditations
• Previous experience taking a new product through development to launch
• Demonstrate knowledge of marketing, customer insight, commercial acumen and operational experience

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.

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 26th March 2023 – the Company reserves the right to adjust the criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

INFORMATION

Foyle Gloucester requires a Technical Manager, to be based at their site in the Forest of Dean. We are seeking a technically qualified candidate who understands the commercial impact of decisions within the business and is able to communicate and interact across all levels within the business. You should be able to demonstrate diplomatic presence to exert influence with operations and will have the flexibility to work within different functions within the business. You must be forward thinking and finished product focused understanding the impact that your actions have on profit. You will be responsible for influencing attitudes to adopt and impose good factory practice.

Key competencies of the candidate to include:
• Experience in managing / supervising technical & quality team
• Experience working in a technical function within a production factory environment
• 3rd Level education or equivalent in food related subject
• Experience in managing and rolling out requirements within quality management system
• Creative approach and a passion for food.
• Either Level 3 or Level 4 in HACCP and Food Safety for Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of BRC and retailer audits.
• Good knowledge of UK food legislation.
• Reliable, flexible and punctual.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative - carry out relevant checks thoroughly, instigate investigations where necessary.
• Experience of responding to customers technical demands, KPI’s and trend analysis.
• Computer literate.
• Conducting internal audits.
• Working with all teams within the company and the third-party teams involved in the day-to-day operation of a production facility.
• Driving Licence and the flexibility to travel.

Desirable competencies:
• Ability to complete quality check on products thought the process and ensures that finished product is to customer specification.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• Experience in leading audits.
• Third country approvals / requirements including Brexit paperwork.
• Train the Trainer qualification.
• Animal Welfare qualification.

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 3 April 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.

INFORMATION

Foyle Gloucester requires a Technical Supervisor, to be based at their site in the Forest of Dean. We are seeking a technically qualified candidate who understands the commercial impact of decisions within the business and is able to communicate and interact across all levels within the business. You should be able to demonstrate diplomatic presence to exert influence with operations and will have the flexibility to work within different functions within the business. You must be forward thinking and finished product focused understanding the impact that your actions have on profit. You will be responsible for influencing attitudes to adopt and impose good factory practice.

Key competencies of the candidate to include:
• Experience working in a technical function within a production factory environment.
• 3rd Level education or equivalent in food related subject.
• Creative approach and a passion for food.
• Either Level 3 or Level 4 in HACCP and Food Safety for Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of BRC and retailer audits.
• Good knowledge of UK food legislation.
• Reliable, flexible and punctual.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative - carry out relevant checks thoroughly, instigate investigations where necessary.
• Experience of responding to customers technical demands, KPI’s and trend analysis.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to deputise in the departmental manager’s absence.
• Managing a small team in the day-to-day implementation of the QMS.
• Conducting internal audits.
• Working with all teams within the company and the third-party teams involved in the day-to-day operation of a production facility.
• Driving Licence and the flexibility to travel.

Desirable competencies:
• Proven track record of operating as a Technical Supervisor within the food industry within manufacturing environment.
• Ability to complete quality check on products thought the process and ensures that finished product is to customer specification.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• Experience in leading audits.
• Third country approvals / requirements including Brexit paperwork.
• Train the Trainer qualification.
• Animal Welfare qualification.

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 3 April 2023 at 10:00 (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.