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Current Opportunities

At Mackle Petfoods we are always recruiting new members into our pet food family. From product design to marketing, production to logistics we have a wide range of opportunities at our sites in Moy and Moygashel.

Current Opportunities

Current Openings

We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our busy Finance Team. You will be joining an expanding business while having the opportunity to work in a friendly, dynamic, and inclusive environment with talented and passionate individuals.

Send CV to recruitment@macklepetfoods.com Job Description

Shifts: Mon - Fri | Hours: 40 per week

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for undertaking various planned and reactive maintenance tasks and will work as part of the Maintenance Team in a varied and fast paced environment. The role is offered in a variety of formats to afford maximum flexibility for applicants, therefore full and part time rotas are offered. Please advise when applying which shift pattern is your preferred option.

Send CV to recruitment@macklepetfoods.com Job Description

Shifts: Three set days (8 hours) – choose to work Mon – Wed or Thurs – Sat Rotating shift pattern of: Days (05.00 – 13.30) and Evenings (13.00 – 21.30) Saturdays 08.00 – 16.30. Full time (40 hour) shifts are also available | Hours: Varied

Applicants need significant MS Excel knowledge, and ideally have an understanding of purchasing, supply chain and stock control. The Purchasing Administrator will be responsible for monitoring inventory/stock levels and coordinating the movement of inventory/stock between suppliers and the maintenance team. The Purchasing Administrator will work within a team of maintenance engineers.

Send CV to recruitment@macklepetfoods.com Job Description

Shifts: Mon - Fri | Hours: 40 per week

We require a Mechanical Engineer Placement student to join our Engineering Department. The successful candidate will be involved with assisting the department in planning and coordinating maintenance activities across our 3 sites and the implementation of a new Maintenance Management System. The successful candidate will learn what is involved in organising and coordinating the installation of new, state-of-the-art equipment. They will gain experience during the implementation and completion of project elements for both new and existing projects across three sites in Armagh & Tyrone.

Send CV to recruitment@macklepetfoods.com Job Description Monitoring Form

| Hours: 40

The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting the department in administration, closing and reconciling of production orders.

Job Description Application Form Monitoring Form

Application Form: Systems Administrator

    Step 1: Job Details

    MoyMoygashel

    Day Shift (0530–1400)Evening Shift (1330–2200)Night Shift (2130–0600)

    Step 2: Personal Details

    Note: the company will require proof of this right before an offer of employment can be confirmed – e.g. Birth certificate and/or any other appropriate document required to confirm your right to work in the UK as required by the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996

    Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence (other than a spent conviction under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)?

    Step 3: Education







    Step 4: Employment Record

    Please give details of your employment history in reverse chronological order for up to 10 years only. Indicate any career breaks and the reasons for them.













    Step 5: Essential Criteria

    Taking each of the essential criteria listed below, please demonstrate, using examples, of how you meet the criteria.

    Step 6: Absences

    Step 7: Medical History

    Step 8: Disability Discrimination Act 1995

    Step 9: Referees

    Please give the details of two work related referees, including your current or most recent post. Referees will not be contacted without your prior approval.

    Step 10: Employee / Applicant Monitoring Questionnaire

    Mackle Petfoods will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees are given equal opportunities. It is committed to equality of opportunity in its employment policies. The aim is to promote equality of opportunity so that no employee or potential employee will be subject to unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, marital status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, religion or sexual relationship.

    Mackle Petfoods will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified. In order to help us monitor the effectiveness of its Equal Opportunities Employment Policy (and for no other reason) all applicants are asked to provide the information requested below.

    This information is confidential. It will not be taken into account during the application process or when making the appointment. If you do not complete this questionnaire, we are encouraged to use the “residuary” method, which means that we can make a determination on the basis of personal information on file/application form.

    Regardless of whether we practice religion, most of us in Northern Ireland are seen as either Roman Catholic or Protestant. We are therefore asking you to indicate your community background by ticking the appropriate box below.



    Section 1 of the Disability Discrimination Act describes a disabled person as a person with a ‘physical or mental impairment which has a substantial or long-term effect on his/her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities’.


    Step 11: Verification of Information

    Guidance Notes

    Please following the notes below to complete your application form:

    • Please complete all sections of this application form.

    • The information on this form will be used to decide who should be shortlisted for interview. It is therefore in your interest to fill it in carefully and completely. Continuation sheets may be added if necessary.

    • We reserve the right to apply additional criteria if necessary as part of the shortlisting process.

    • When the form is fully complete, please email to or alternatively post to the address below.

    • Do not substitute a CV for this application form, as they will not be considered.

    • We regret that due to anticipated high demand we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.


    * = Denotes required field

    Monitoring Ref: Moy/

    John Mackle (Moy) Ltd is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Please visit our website www.macklepetfoods.com to view our applicant’s policy.


    John Mackle (Moy) Ltd

    Human Resources

    John Mackle (Moy) Ltd

    40 Corrigan Hill Road

    Moy, Dungannon

    Co. Tyrone

    BT71 6SL

    Mackle Petfoods is an Equal Opportunities Employer

    Shifts: Day, 06:00-14:30 | Hours: 40

    THE ROLE This role is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic company with extensive growth plans. The main focus of the role is to lead the implementation of our digital plans providing a strong consumer focus and driving our digital marketing strategy and content plans. Your expertise in digital channels, data-driven insights and creativity will be integral to expanding our brand’s reach, engaging with pet parents and driving measurable growth. The ideal candidate will be commercially minded and have the ambition to expand and develop this role within our existing strong, creative, collaborative team. THE APPLICANT It is envisaged that the ideal candidate for this role will be an enthusiastic digital marketing professional seeking to progress to a more senior role. Candidates must have the ability to develop and present integrated marketing plans and have experience of social media accounts management. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills and to possess strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive effective marketing and driven to take ownership of all digital marketing activity. This role will be fully office based with a requirement to be on-site at Mackle Petfoods, Dungannon. To apply in confidence, please submit a detailed CV to mpf.recruitment@macklpetfoods.com or contact our recruitment specialists in HR for further information. Location: Office based

    Send CV to recruitment@macklepetfoods.com Job Description

    Shifts: 09.00 - 17.00 | Hours: 40

    If you are a recently qualified Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Graduate willing to learn and gain experience with a rapidly growing, dynamic company in a highly automated environment, we would love to hear from you. Give us a call and we will arrange a pre-interview site tour for you, so you can meet the team and view our state-of-the art facility. We guarantee you will be genuinely amazed by our impressive and innovative operation.

    Send CV to recruitment@macklepetfoods.com Job Description Monitoring Form

    Shifts: Monday- Friday | Hours: 40

    Join our Petfood Family. We are recruiting for Production Operatives in Moy and Moygashel to help make and package our award winning Naturo, Brandy, Cat Club and Jessie brands. We operate set shifts with a guaranteed 40 hours per week - please indicate which shift and factory location you are applying for on your application form. The post holders will be responsible for the following duties: • Perform duties to the highest standard and achieve targets • Follow H+S policies • Work as part of a team • Highlight any issues/problems to supervisor/manager • Work towards BRC certification each year • Ensure high levels of housekeeping Company Benefits include: Health Shield, 22 days holidays 9 statutory days, Free onsite car parking.

    Job Description Application Form Monitoring Form

    Application Form: Production Operatives

      Step 1: Job Details

      MoyMoygashel

      Day Shift (0530–1400)Evening Shift (1330–2200)Night Shift (2130–0600)

      Step 2: Personal Details

      Note: the company will require proof of this right before an offer of employment can be confirmed – e.g. Birth certificate and/or any other appropriate document required to confirm your right to work in the UK as required by the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996

      Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence (other than a spent conviction under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)?

      Step 3: Education







      Step 4: Employment Record

      Please give details of your employment history in reverse chronological order for up to 10 years only. Indicate any career breaks and the reasons for them.













      Step 5: Essential Criteria

      Taking each of the essential criteria listed below, please demonstrate, using examples, of how you meet the criteria.

      Step 6: Absences

      Step 7: Medical History

      Step 8: Disability Discrimination Act 1995

      Step 9: Referees

      Please give the details of two work related referees, including your current or most recent post. Referees will not be contacted without your prior approval.

      Step 10: Employee / Applicant Monitoring Questionnaire

      Mackle Petfoods will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees are given equal opportunities. It is committed to equality of opportunity in its employment policies. The aim is to promote equality of opportunity so that no employee or potential employee will be subject to unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, marital status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, religion or sexual relationship.

      Mackle Petfoods will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified. In order to help us monitor the effectiveness of its Equal Opportunities Employment Policy (and for no other reason) all applicants are asked to provide the information requested below.

      This information is confidential. It will not be taken into account during the application process or when making the appointment. If you do not complete this questionnaire, we are encouraged to use the “residuary” method, which means that we can make a determination on the basis of personal information on file/application form.

      Regardless of whether we practice religion, most of us in Northern Ireland are seen as either Roman Catholic or Protestant. We are therefore asking you to indicate your community background by ticking the appropriate box below.



      Section 1 of the Disability Discrimination Act describes a disabled person as a person with a ‘physical or mental impairment which has a substantial or long-term effect on his/her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities’.


      Step 11: Verification of Information

      Guidance Notes

      Please following the notes below to complete your application form:

      • Please complete all sections of this application form.

      • The information on this form will be used to decide who should be shortlisted for interview. It is therefore in your interest to fill it in carefully and completely. Continuation sheets may be added if necessary.

      • We reserve the right to apply additional criteria if necessary as part of the shortlisting process.

      • When the form is fully complete, please email to or alternatively post to the address below.

      • Do not substitute a CV for this application form, as they will not be considered.

      • We regret that due to anticipated high demand we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.


      * = Denotes required field

      Monitoring Ref: Moy/

      John Mackle (Moy) Ltd is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Please visit our website www.macklepetfoods.com to view our applicant’s policy.


      John Mackle (Moy) Ltd

      Human Resources

      John Mackle (Moy) Ltd

      40 Corrigan Hill Road

      Moy, Dungannon

      Co. Tyrone

      BT71 6SL

      Mackle Petfoods is an Equal Opportunities Employer

      | Hours: 40 hours per week

      30 hours work for 40 hours pay! This is a unique opportunity to join our team working in our state-of-the-art production facility at our Moy site. You will be responsible for maintaining four production lines along with all services and utilities. The factory is highly automated with advanced and modern equipment, situated in a clean and organised working environment.

      Send CV to recruitment@macklepetfoods.com Job Description

      Shifts: Saturday 08.00 – 20.00 Sunday 08.00 – 20.00 Monday 08.00 – 14.00 | Hours: 30

      Due to company growth we are recruiting Nightshift Maintenance Engineer to join our Petfood family. This is a new role within Mackle Petfoods and will require a motivated candidate to join a fast-paced environment within this award winning innovative company. Company Benefits; Pension matched, Health Cash Plan, 22 Holidays 9 statutory days, Free onsite car parking.

      Send CV to recruitment@macklepetfoods.com Job Description

      Shifts: 22.00 - 06.30 (Mon-Fri) | Hours: 22.00 - 06.30 (Mon-Fri)

      Join our Petfood Family. We are recruiting for a Shift Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical Bias to work in our Moy site where we produce our award winning Naturo, Brandy, Cat Club and Jessie brands. The site has just gone through a period of growth and extensive investment which will continue and is highly automated. We require a high calibre individual to join our team to help maintain current standards and innovate for future growth.

      Send CV to recruitment@macklepetfoods.com Job Description

      Shifts: Day (05:00am-1:30pm), Evening (1:00pm - 9:30pm), and Night (9:30pm-6am) on weekly rotation | Hours: 40

      Job Description

      Application Form: Skilled Machine Operators (Evening Shift 13.30 - 22.00)

        Step 1: Job Details

        MoyMoygashel

        Day Shift (0530–1400)Evening Shift (1330–2200)Night Shift (2130–0600)

        Step 2: Personal Details

        Note: the company will require proof of this right before an offer of employment can be confirmed – e.g. Birth certificate and/or any other appropriate document required to confirm your right to work in the UK as required by the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996

        Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence (other than a spent conviction under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)?

        Step 3: Education







        Step 4: Employment Record

        Please give details of your employment history in reverse chronological order for up to 10 years only. Indicate any career breaks and the reasons for them.













        Step 5: Essential Criteria

        Taking each of the essential criteria listed below, please demonstrate, using examples, of how you meet the criteria.

        Step 6: Absences

        Step 7: Medical History

        Step 8: Disability Discrimination Act 1995

        Step 9: Referees

        Please give the details of two work related referees, including your current or most recent post. Referees will not be contacted without your prior approval.

        Step 10: Employee / Applicant Monitoring Questionnaire

        Mackle Petfoods will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees are given equal opportunities. It is committed to equality of opportunity in its employment policies. The aim is to promote equality of opportunity so that no employee or potential employee will be subject to unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, marital status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, religion or sexual relationship.

        Mackle Petfoods will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified. In order to help us monitor the effectiveness of its Equal Opportunities Employment Policy (and for no other reason) all applicants are asked to provide the information requested below.

        This information is confidential. It will not be taken into account during the application process or when making the appointment. If you do not complete this questionnaire, we are encouraged to use the “residuary” method, which means that we can make a determination on the basis of personal information on file/application form.

        Regardless of whether we practice religion, most of us in Northern Ireland are seen as either Roman Catholic or Protestant. We are therefore asking you to indicate your community background by ticking the appropriate box below.



        Section 1 of the Disability Discrimination Act describes a disabled person as a person with a ‘physical or mental impairment which has a substantial or long-term effect on his/her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities’.


        Step 11: Verification of Information

        Guidance Notes

        Please following the notes below to complete your application form:

        • Please complete all sections of this application form.

        • The information on this form will be used to decide who should be shortlisted for interview. It is therefore in your interest to fill it in carefully and completely. Continuation sheets may be added if necessary.

        • We reserve the right to apply additional criteria if necessary as part of the shortlisting process.

        • When the form is fully complete, please email to or alternatively post to the address below.

        • Do not substitute a CV for this application form, as they will not be considered.

        • We regret that due to anticipated high demand we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.


        * = Denotes required field

        Monitoring Ref: Moy/

        John Mackle (Moy) Ltd is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Please visit our website www.macklepetfoods.com to view our applicant’s policy.


        John Mackle (Moy) Ltd

        Human Resources

        John Mackle (Moy) Ltd

        40 Corrigan Hill Road

        Moy, Dungannon

        Co. Tyrone

        BT71 6SL

        Mackle Petfoods is an Equal Opportunities Employer

        Shifts: Evening Shift | Hours: 40

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        Contact us Call: +44 (0) 28 8778 4641