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Shift Engineer

Job in Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6BW, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for: Finnebrogue
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Food Production, Manufacturing Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 UKs 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. 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, youllenjoy free onsite parking and access to electric charging points and access a restaurant-standard canteen with all meals subsidised, including free breakfastoptions.

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. Job Purpose Working closely with the Engineering Team Lead within the Shift Team , to ensure that Site processing equipment operation is optimised, through Preventative Maintenance work and prioritising any required equipment outage response.

Hours of Work Continental shiftpattern working 12 hour shifts, two weeks on day shift and two weeks on evening/night shift, on a rsoter basis covering Monday to Sunday. Day Shift - 6am to 6pm Evening/Night Shift - 6pm-6am To read a full job description please select the link.

Skills:

5 years' experience in a similar role

Experience with in food manufacturing Familiarity with FMCG methodologies
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