General Operative

About the opportunity

Dawn Farms is offering a permanent, full-time opportunity to join its production team in Naas, County Kildare. The role comes with set working hours, access to training, and the chance to build a long-term career within a workplace that values inclusion, diversity, and continuous improvement. The production facilities are easily reached by public transport.

About the company

Dawn Farms is a major supplier of cooked meat, plant-based ingredients, and fermented products outside the United States, serving leading brands in more than 44 markets. The business operates two advanced production sites in Naas, along with manufacturing operations in the UK and Germany, and is one of the largest employers in the Naas area.

Role purpose

The General Operative will support production activities while helping maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and health and safety across the workplace.

Key duties

• Keep tools, machinery, and work areas clean and ready for use.
• Pack meat products and prepare them for onward processing.
• Support dispatch activities and palletising work.
• Carry out tasks on the production line.
• Follow standard operating procedures at all times.
• Work in line with company health and safety rules.
• Observe hygiene and food safety requirements consistently.

What the employer is looking for

• A cooperative team member who works well with others.
• Comfort working with meat products and in chilled conditions.
• Someone who is driven, enthusiastic, and dependable.
• Ability to follow instructions and also work independently when needed.
• A strong awareness of health and safety practices.
• Flexibility to meet changing business needs.

Pay and working pattern

The hourly rate is €14.15 to €18.39, with overtime opportunities available. The role is open for morning, evening, and night shifts.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 171.60 hours.
• Overtime opportunities and shift premiums where applicable.
• Pension scheme.
• Contribution towards health insurance.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Employee assistance programme with 24/7 access to counselling, financial guidance, consumer information, life coaching, health information, autism support, parent coaching, and international employee support for the employee and family.
• Free English language classes.
• Wellness programme.
• Maternity and paternity leave benefits.
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Christmas hamper.
• Christmas savings scheme.
• Bike-to-work scheme.

Additional information

This role is based onsite in Naas, County Kildare, Ireland. It is a permanent full-time position with shift-based working across morning, evening, and night schedules.