General Operatives – Newbridge Foods
Location: Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start
Newbridge Foods are currently hiring General Operatives to join our busy production facility in Newbridge. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with previous factory experience who are looking for a stable, long-term role with a well established company.
Job Description:
As a General Operative, you will work as part of a team (typically 6–8 people) on a production line within our main production plant.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operating a variety of production machinery
* Loading machines with ingredients, producing sausage rolls, meat pies and fruit pies.
* Monitoring and checking the quality of production batches
* Packing finished product into boxes and building pallets
* Operating PPT (Powered Pallet Truck)
* Maintaining strict Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards
Requirements:
* Previous experience in a factory or food manufacturing environment (essential)
* Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling tasks including standing for extended periods
* Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
* Flexible with working hours based on production demand
Working Hours:
* Standard shifts: 6:00am to 2:00pm (Monday to Friday)
* Some shifts may start later (up to 10:00am) depending on production needs
* Shifts are typically 8–10 hours long
Benefits:
* Employee discount scheme
* Company pension
* Life assurance cover
* Increased holiday entitlements based on length of service
* Stable, long-term employment in a supportive team environment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From €13.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person