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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 Openings

We are seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator to join our team on a 12-month contract. As a Health and Safety Coordinator, you will be responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture. You’ll champion our health and safety strategy, setting clear objectives, targets, and management programmes to create a safer workplace to ensure we meet legal compliance, making safety a top priority for everyone in Mackle Pet Foods.

Send CV to recruitment@macklepetfoods.com Job Description

Shifts: Temporary, Full-time | Hours: 40 | Closing Date: 20 March 2025

Mackle Petfoods, founded in 1972 and based in Co. Armagh, is one of Ireland’s leading pet food manufacturers, leading the way in pet products for over 50 years. Mackle Petfoods successfully produce and supply several leading cat and dog food brands including Brandy, Cat Club and Naturo across multiple market channels nationally and internationally. As a Marketing Placement Student within Mackle Pet Foods, you will gain hands-on experience in marketing strategy, brand management, and campaign execution. Working closely with the marketing team, you will support the development and implementation of marketing initiatives to promote our pet food products and engage with our target audience.

Send CV to recruitment@macklepetfoods.com Application Form

| Hours: 40 | Closing Date: 11 April 2025

We require an Operations Placement student to join our Petfood Family during their placement year. The successful candidate will be involved in multiple operational areas to develop a working knowledge of a complex food manufacturing factory. They will learn how to manage production and people to deliver high quality products to our customers on a large scale whilst working to the highest standards of compliance and food safety. The candidate must be working towards a degree in Food Science or Business / other related discipline.

Send CV to recruitment@macklepetfoods.com Job Description

| Hours: 42.5 | Closing Date: 31 March 2025

Mackle Petfoods is the proud owner of quality cat and dog food brands; Brandy, Cat Club, Naturo and Norsh, supplied through multi-channels in our local market, nationally and internationally. Mackle Petfoods also manufactures numerous private label brand. We are seeking a highly motivated person to join our team as an Evening Shift Supervisor on our Canning line. Duties will include supervision of processes and employees on a busy automated production line as per company guidelines and objectives. The successful candidate will report and liaise with the Shift Manager on all aspects of control records, work practices and staff training.

Job Description

Application Form: Evening Shift Supervisor - Canning (Moy)

    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.

    Employment History 1 (Required)

    Employment History 2

    Employment History 3

    Employment History 4

    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: 42.5 hours per week, 1.30pm - 10.00pm Monday to Friday | Closing Date: 23 March 2025

    The post holder’s responsibilities will include assisting with the preparation and serving of meals, laundry duties and cleaning/general kitchen duties.

    Job Description

    Application Form: Cleaning and Kitchen Assistant

      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.

      Employment History 1 (Required)

      Employment History 2

      Employment History 3

      Employment History 4

      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: Part-Time or Full-Time, Permanent | Hours: 30 or 40 | Closing Date: 30 March 2025

      Reporting to and liaising with the Shift Manager. Supervising of processes and employees in a busy food manufacturing cleaning department, ensuring that work areas, machinery and equipment are cleaned to the highest standards and cleaning schedules are met at all times within the factory.

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

      Shifts: Night Shift (Mon – Fri; 21:30 – 06:00) | Hours: Full time, Permanent | Closing Date: 22 March 2025

      Since 1972 Mackles Petfood have been making the highest quality food for family pets. Our people make our business, they are our biggest asset. We are currently recruiting for new Skilled Machine Operators to join our Night Shift team located in Moy. Join over 270 staff and enjoy a real living wage of £13-£15 per hour as you grow in our family business. Skilled Machine Operators are responsible for operating their assigned machinery to ensure the equipment runs smoothly, works at capacity without issue and is appropriately maintained.

      Job Description Application Form Monitoring Form

      Application Form: Skilled Machine Operator

        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.

        Employment History 1 (Required)

        Employment History 2

        Employment History 3

        Employment History 4

        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: 21.30 - 06.00 | Hours: 40 | Closing Date: 30 March 2025

        Join our Petfood Family. We are recruiting for Production Operatives in Moy to help make and package our award winning Naturo, Brandy, and Cat Club brands. We operate set shifts with a guaranteed 40 hours per week - please select 'Night Shift' and 'Moy' when applying for this role. 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 Operative - Moy Night Shift

          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.

          Employment History 1 (Required)

          Employment History 2

          Employment History 3

          Employment History 4

          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: Night Shift 2130 - 0600 | Hours: 40

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