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Dunbia, is one of Europe’s leading and respected suppliers of top-quality Beef, Pork and Lamb products for the national and international retail, commercial and foodservice markets. At Dunbia, we are unashamedly passionate about our business, and we welcome progressive individuals who will share our passion and contribute positively to the further success of the Company.   At our Highland site we process beef only and have over 300 employees. We’re based in Saltcoats with strong transport links.   We are currently recruiting for permanent General Operatives to work in the Loading Bay. It’s a fast-paced environment, with targets and customer specifications to achieve. All PPE equipment will be supplied at no extra cost to you.   Shift Types: 5.00am – 1.40pm (Monday – Friday) 6.30am – 3.10pm (Monday – Friday) 7.30am – 4.30pm (Monday – Friday) 9.00am – 5.40pm (Monday – Friday)   Starting rate: £11.44 per hour Weekly paid   Benefits: Access to staff sales Free parking Discounted food Subsidized canteen  

A vacancy has arisen for a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manger to join our large retail site in Cross Hands.  This role will provide both operational and strategic support to the site leadership team, on all matters relating to the health, safety and environmental wellbeing of the site, in order to ensure that the site delivers on its corporate objectives. The role will report directly into the Site Director, with a dotted line into the Head of Health & Safety UK.

Dunbia are one of Europe’s leading food processing companies. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive self-starter who can establish ownership in the role and assist the IT Manager in delivering, maintaining and supporting IT services.

Dunbia are one of Europe’s leading food processing companies. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Packaging Buyer is responsible for managing stocks, preparing and placing orders for materials.

Supporting Farmers, the Rural Economy, and Feeding the Country! Working with local farmers to produce consistent quality lamb from naturally sustainable sources, we are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies. A vacancy has arisen for a General Maintenance Engineer. The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a team and to provide skilled support in matters relating to premises maintenance and machinery repair.

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, a vacancy has arisen for a Site Food Safety and Quality Manger to take responsibility for the Technical, Hygiene and Animal Welfare functions at Dunbia Cardington. The successful candidate will be part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) on site and responsible for customer, certification bodies, and legislative compliance.

Supporting Farmers, the Rural Economy, and Feeding the Country!   Working with local farmers to produce consistent quality lamb from naturally sustainable sources, we are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies.   We are looking for Butchers to join our Llanybydder site to ensure all products are boned out to the highest standard which maximises yield whilst meeting production targets and customer specifications.

Supporting Farmers, the Rural Economy, and Feeding the Country!   Working with local farmers to produce consistent quality lamb from naturally sustainable sources, we are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies.   We have several places available so why not apply for one of our Trimmer positions. If you have the enthusiasm to learn, we will provide the resources to support you to achieve your goals.

An exciting opportunity to lead an NPD team has arisen at our site in Cross Hands.  In this role, you will support the future growth and business development strategy for our entire customer base, contributing to the day-to-day operational delivery (working within a multidisciplinary structure) and leading on the long-term business strategy for the site. You will report directly into the Group Head of Innovation however, you will have responsibility for shaping, implementing and maintaining the launch of new and existing products to ensure they are delivered efficiently and in a timely and cost-effective manner for the business, in line with customer codes of practice and in conjunction with all appropriate stakeholders.

Supporting Farmers, the Rural Economy, and Feeding the Country! Working with local farmers to produce consistent quality lamb from naturally sustainable sources, we are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team, who have a desire to produce better food naturally. A vacancy has arisen for a Transport Operative, who holds a Class 1 Heavy Goods Vehicle licence, within the Transport department. The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a team to move trailers around the site as well as off site, driving heavy goods vehicles, shunters and forklift trucks as required.

The Dawn Meats Group is one of Europe’s leading food processing companies and operates as Dunbia in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company who have a desire to produce better food naturally.   As a Food, Safety and Quality Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the FSQ Departments deliver the Technical and Quality assurance function required by both legislation and our customers. This will include cascading and delivering key performance targets, managing teams and budgets as well as actively promoting best practice and striving for excellence in food safety.   The successful candidate will report to both the Site Operations Manager and the UK FSQ Manager. The role will be multi-site/across the Westcountry. Standard hours would be 7.00 - 16.00 Monday to Friday. Salary dependent on experience.

Management of the NPD process to ensure new and re-developed products are launched successfully, delivered efficiently and in a timely and cost-effective manner for the business in line with customer codes of practice and in conjunction with all appropriate stakeholders. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to learn new skills that are very interesting and in demand within the Meat Industry.   We are keen to give people an opportunity at Dunbia Preston to learn and progress within the business which is a Major Supplier of Beef and Lamb to retailers.   We are not asking for experience but what we do wish for is enthusiasm and willingness and reliability to take on a new challenge and learn new skills.   Working 39 hours per week Monday to Thursday each week these shifts provide fantastic work life balance with 3 days off.   Alternatively, you can have the opportunity to join other departments for overtime.

The Dawn Meats Group is one of Europe’s leading food processing companies and operates as Dunbia in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company who have a desire to produce better food naturally.   As a Payroll Assistant/Administrator you will be responsible for collating and submitting the weekly payroll file for processing, working with managers to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the information provided.   The successful candidate will report to the Regional HR Manager. Standard hours would be 8.30 - 17.00. This is a site based roleMonday to Friday. Salary £26,000 per annum.

Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager – We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to help support the Engineering Operations on our Shifts 1 & 2 Retail Production Department. We welcome recently qualified candidates starting out in their career who want to develop and progress with the business.   The hours of week will be:   Shift 1 Monday              6am – 6:30pm Tuesday             6am – 6:30pm Wednesday        4pm – 11:30pm Sunday              6am – 3pm (overtime required if production runs on).   OR   Shift 2 Wednesday        6am – 3:30pm Thursday           6am – 6:30pm Friday                6am – 6:30pm Saturday            6am – 12.30pm (overtime required if production runs on).       The pay rate = 39hrs @ £16.11 per hour basic rate + £40 weekly bonus all overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate

Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will work as part of a team to support the Engineering operations of the Preston site on Double Day Shifts Monday-Friday

Dunbia is one of Europe’s leading and respected suppliers of top-quality Beef and Lamb products for the national and international retail, commercial and food service markets and we are currently recruiting at our Carnaby site for an Apprentice Administrator reporting to the Commercial Manager. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a career in administration, you will work as part of the Commercial Department providing administrative support to the team. On a daily basis this will cover a wide range administrative tasks, in a fast-paced environment, which require a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.   The duties and responsibilities listed below indicate the range of tasks associated with the role of an Administrator for an Apprenticeship Programme and enable you to work toward a recognized qualification.   Salary will be discussed at interview but would be an enhanced rate.

An exciting new role as a Technical Project Manager has become available at our retail packing facility in Wales.    Due to our continued growth and expansion within the UK and Ireland, this role will support the future growth and business development strategy with one of our main customers.  As a key representative of the Food Safety & Quality division of the company, this role will provide opportunity for personal growth and development, operating at a strategic level, this will be a dynamic role with scope to drive and manage a wide range of customer relationship initiatives while collaborating with and supporting a high performing and effective Technical team.

We are looking for an experienced electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will work as part of a team working full time, onsite, to provide skilled support in matters relating to premises maintenance and machinery repair.   We encourage new ideas and perspectives, in a supportive environment.  You will benefit from personal development and training, working in a fast paced challenging and rewarding food manufacturing business, who will support you to achieve your career goals.

Supporting Farmers, the Rural Economy, and Feeding the Country! Working with local farmers to produce consistent quality lamb from naturally sustainable sources, we are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team, who have a desire to produce better food naturally. A vacancy has arisen for a Hygiene Operative to work on the night shift. The main function of the role is to ensure that the production areas are cleaned adequately, through pressure washing, for production to commence without delay.