Production Chargehand in Craigavon

The Vacancy We are currently recruiting for a Production Chargehand to join our operations team at Pilgrim's Europe - Craigavon. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading a team of operatives, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency are maintained across all production areas. Working Hours: Monday to Friday,08:00am - 16:00pm Key Responsibilities Operate at all times to the highest attainable safety standards and promote a safety-conscious culture among staff. Support and assist the Area Manager in achieving departmental objectives. Supervise, develop, and motivate staff to reach their full potential. Organise and allocate daily work to meet production plans efficiently. Ensure materials and ingredients are available and handled correctly. Maintain company standards in hygiene, quality, and food safety. Monitor and maintain equipment performance, escalating any breakdowns promptly. Promote continuous improvement and adherence to operational procedures. Support training and development of new and existing employees. Maintain clear communication between production, engineering, and quality departments. Skills, Competencies, and Experience Required Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proven organisational skills and experience managing a medium to large team. Good computer literacy and numeracy skills. Basic food hygiene knowledge. Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Experience of customer visits and data recording. Physical & Environmental Conditions This role is based primarily within a chilled factory environment and involves standing for extended periods. Adherence to all site safety, hygiene, and health procedures is essential. If you are an experienced and motivated candidate looking for your next challenge apply today and join our team! Our Story Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register. TPBN1_NI