Finnebrogue is a leading UK-based food producer within the global Sofina Foods Group. We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be. Operating from four facilities in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, Finnebrogue supplies major supermarkets with own-label bacon, sausages, burgers, and vegetarian products, as well as its pioneering Naked range made without nitrites.
Job Purpose
Working as part of a team and reporting to the Technical Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that Finnebrogue continues to meet all quality and technical standards set nationally and by our partners. As part of the technical team, you will ensure all products meet standards, ensure production tasks are carried out to specification/SOPs, collect samples of all production runs, ensure correct operation of metal detectors, check weight and Olympus systems, conduct audits and highlight any issues during shift. Full training on internal quality processes will be provided to the successful candidate.
What It Takes
This is a trainee role, and as such experience is not essential for this role. Desirable criteria include strong communication skills for the completion of checks and challenging any food quality risks, integrity and accountability as this role includes teamwork, however some of the duties are managed individually. We welcome applications from candidates with quality or technical experience and encourage recently graduated or on‑track-to‑graduate candidates with a food‑related degree. The role is site‑based and our Quality Assurance team are based in the main production area. This team is part of the wider technical team allowing growth and continued development.
Hours of Work
Night shift: 6 pm to 6 am, 4 days a week.
Pay
The rate of pay for this role is £16.20 with the rate of pay increasing through the sign‑off in training.
Benefits
At Finnebrogue, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and reward our employees. Working in one of our state‑of‑the‑art facilities, you’ll enjoy free onsite parking and access to electric charging points, and a restaurant‑standard canteen with all meals subsidised, including free breakfast options. You also have access to our award‑winning Food Shack, where you can receive up to five free food products per week. Confidential support through Insula Wellbeing and on‑site counsellors is available. We also provide a full calendar of wellbeing, social, and sports events, Perks Discount card, gym membership, cashback healthcare plan, cycle‑to‑work scheme, electric car scheme, and a paid holiday on your birthday.
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