About Hughes Group With over 65 years of experience, Hughes Group is a trusted name in fresh mushrooms and innovative plant-based products across the UK. We work in close partnership with leading retailers and food service providers and are known for our quality, reliability, and customer-first approach. While were proud of our heritage, our focus is firmly on the future. As a growing FMCG business, were investing in innovation, sustainability, andmost importantlyour people. Are you looking for a new challenge with genuine opportunities for career progression? Hughes Group are currently recruiting for several newly created Senior/Skilled Production Operator positions to join our growing team at our Dungannon site. These roles offer a structured training and development pathway, providing clear progression opportunities into a Line Supervisor position. If you are motivated, reliable, and looking to progress your career within a growing FMCG business, wed love to hear from you. - Pattern: 5 days per week on a rota basis - Hours: 40 hours per week, 0800 -1700 - Salary: £13.25 p/h, with the opportunity to progress to a Line Supervisor at £14.25 p/h - Reports to: Production Supervisor/Production Manager - Location: Dungannon Working pattern and salary progression will be discussed in further detail at interview stage. The Role The Senior/Skilled Production Operator will support the day-to-day running of a fast-paced food production line, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are consistently achieved. The role also provides leadership and support to the wider team, with opportunities to step into supervisory responsibilities and progress into a Line Supervisor position. Key Responsibilities Operate production lines safely and efficiently to achieve production targets and customer standards. Monitor line performance and address issues relating to downtime, waste, breakdowns, and quality. Complete production records, work orders, and shift handovers accurately. Ensure compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, and company standards. Carry out quality checks, process controls, and traceability procedures. Promote safe working practices, PPE compliance, and high housekeeping standards. Work closely with Supervisors, Engineering, Technical, and production teams to maintain smooth operations. Support and guide team members, providing cover for Line Supervisors when required. Maintain accurate production, quality, and safety documentation for compliance and audits. Essential Criteria Minimum of 2 years experience within a food manufacturing, production, or fast-paced FMCG environment. Good verbal and written English skills with the ability to follow instructions and complete documentation accurately. Understanding of Food Safety, Quality, Health & Safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Experience working to production targets and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to prioritise tasks, work efficiently, and communicate effectively within a team. Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods. Reliable with excellent timekeeping, attendance, and a proactive attitude to work. Positive team player with a willingness to learn and develop. Desirable Criteria Food Safety Level 2 or Level 3 certification. Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH or equivalent). Experience supporting audits, machinery start-up checks, and basic fault reporting. Skills: Production Operator Machine Operator Food Quality People Skills English Benefits: Pension Car Park Annual Leave ADZN1_NI