Meat Inspection Operative

Finnebrogue; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Subsidised meals

Up to 5 free food products per week

On-site wellbeing support

Job summary

Finnebrogue is a leading UK-based food producer within the global Sofina Foods Group. We operate from four facilities in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, supplying major supermarkets with own-label bacon, sausages, burgers, and vegetarian products, including Naked range made without nitrites.

As part of a team, you will work in the mixing room to produce high quality meat products on time and in full for our customers.

Qualifications

• Good English, reading and writing, numerical and verbal communication skills.
• Physically capable of meeting demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to produce high quality meat products on time.
• Assist in the mixing room, ensuring production meets quality standards and safety.

Skills

Good English

Numerical skills

Verbal communication

Job description

Be part of something big

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.

Be part of something big

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.

We have been recognised as the UK’s Employer of the Year by Grocer Gold and the Best Place to Work in Northern Ireland by the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. Our robust People Strategy offers career pathways and development opportunities for all employees, emphasising talent growth and wellbeing with generous benefits for all. We are proud to be the first food producer in the UK and Ireland to achieve the Diversity Mark accreditation and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Globally, Sofina Foods and its wholly owned subsidiaries operate more than 40 sites and have over 14,000 employees in Canada, UK, Island of Ireland, Germany and France.

Job Description

Working as part of a team to produce high quality meat products on time, and in full for our customers. Our mixing room is one of the first stages in our production processes and as such you will play a vital role in ensuring that the food we produce adheres to our high standards of quality and integrity.

Required Criteria

• Good English, reading and writing, numerical and verbal communication skills
• Physically capable of meeting demands of the role.

Hours of Work

Dayshift: 7am - between 4pm - 5:30pm, 5 days out of 7 per week.

Rate of Pay

£13.23 with rate increasing on completion of training.

Benefits

• At Finnebrogue, we offer more than just a job - we provide 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 access a restaurant‑standard canteen with all meals subsidised, including free breakfast options.
• You’ll enjoy access to our award‑winning Food Shack, where you can receive up to 5 free food products per week. You’ll also have confidential support through Insula Wellbeing, our on‑site counsellors.
• We offer a full calendar of wellbeing, social, and sports events, helping you stay balanced and connected. As you settle into the business, your benefits will continue to grow, with the Perks Discount card, gym membership, cashback healthcare plan, cycle‑to-work scheme, electric car scheme, and even your birthday as a paid holiday.