General Operative

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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