Trainee Production Supervisor PM (DBP Site)

Finnebrogue; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Electric charging points

Canteen with subsidised meals

Up to 5 free food products per week

Insula Wellbeing on-site counsellors

Birthday paid holiday

Perks Discount card

Gym membership

Cashback healthcare plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Finnebrogue is seeking a motivated and reliable Trainee Supervisor to join our fast-paced production team at the DBP site. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing or team-leading experience who is ready to develop their leadership skills in a supportive environment.

As a Trainee Supervisor, you will work closely with experienced supervisors and managers to learn all aspects of production leadership.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food production desirable.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of production leadership.
• Work closely with experienced supervisors and managers to learn processes.
• Help ensure operations run smoothly, efficiently, and in line with food safety and quality standards.

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.

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 Purpose

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Trainee Supervisor to join our fast-paced production team in our DBP site. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing or team-leading experience who is ready to develop their leadership skills in a supportive environment.

As a Trainee Supervisor, you will work closely with experienced supervisors and managers to learn all aspects of production leadership. You’ll play a key role in ensuring operations run smoothly, efficiently, and in line with food safety and quality standards. We will provide full training to help you fulfil your potential.

Hours of Work

Nightshift 5 days out of 7 (to include Sunday) from 6pm -4/5am/Finish.

£14.84 per hour

This role is part of our Production Pathways Programme. You will start the Programme as a Level 1 trainee supervisor and through training and experience progress through Levels 2 and Level 3.

Previous experience in food production desirable.

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.