Mackle Petfoods

23/08/2024

🎉Feature Fridays – Antonio🎉

Antonio will have worked at Mackle Petfoods for 6 years as of this September! As a production operative, his primary responsibility is handling the loading and unloading of trailers using a forklift. 🚛

One of the things Antonio appreciates the most about his job is the people he works with, he says that everyone is kind and his team work well together all supported by having a good manager. ⭐

When Antonio is not at work he enjoys seeing his friends and family. He is also a proud cat owner, with six furry friends at home. They are well looked after as they enjoy meals of Naturo and Cat Club, keeping them happy and healthy. 🐱

Antonio's commitment to his work and his positive influence on the team are truly appreciated.

22/08/2024

⭐We are looking for a Skilled Machine Operator to join our team at our packaging site in Moygashel.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating and maintaining machinery, ensuring precision and efficiency in production processes. Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety are essential for this role. www.macklepetfoods.com/careers

19/08/2024

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in developing their skills in the pet food industry! 🐶🐾Check it out on our website www.macklepetfoods.com/careers

16/08/2024

🎉Feature Fridays – Abbie🎉

Abbie started at Mackle Petfoods over a year ago within our Technical Team to complete a 12 week placement, she has worked with us ever since on a part-time basis all whilst successfully completing her studies!

Well done Abbie!

𝐀-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲
"I chose to study a Level 3 Diploma in Food at CAFRE, Loughry Campus as an alternative to A-Levels, providing hands-on learning, no exams, and good career prospects. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Loughry, meeting other students, who too are interested in food careers. The course has enabled me to progress on to Higher Education. I am excited to be continuing my studies at CAFRE. I have been accepted on to the BSc (Hons) Degree in Food Innovation Management, a qualification Loughry Campus offers, validated by Ulster University".
Abbie Gillanders, is a past pupil of the Royal School Dungannon.

If you have finished your GCSEs and aim to follow a successful path like Abbie, explore Level 3 Food Diplomas and Food Degree courses at www.cafre.ac.uk. Applications for September 2024 are still open.

15/08/2024

Congratulations to all who receive their A Level results today! Remember that you have already shown incredible resilience and strength in taking those first steps into your career. From all at Mackle Petfoods, we wish you the best in your academic and professional careers 🌟

13/08/2024

We are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice to join our highly skilled Engineering Department⭐️

Check out the apprenticeship section on our careers page and watch Richard & Denver's videos to see how you will be supported as an apprentice in the team. 👇

A great place to work, learn, earn & connect.

09/08/2024

🎉Feature Fridays – Alex🎉

⭐Alex has worked at Mackle Petfoods for over 3 years as our Evening Shift Manager at our Packaging site. Alex enjoys the challenge that management brings but also the team at Mackle Petfoods and getting to know people from other departments.

Alex recently completed our Elevate 1 management training programme and likes how Mackle Petfoods invest in their staff on all levels of the business. 📈

Outside of work he likes to spend time with his daughters and pets (an 11 year old jack russell/yorkshire terrier, guppies and 2 hamsters). Alex enjoys music including playing guitar and has told us he is guilty of car karaoke! 🎸

08/08/2024

⭐An exciting opportunity is available, see the full job listing on our website at www.macklepetfoods.com/careers/current-opportunities

02/08/2024

🎉Feature Fridays – Gregorio🎉

Gregorio has worked at Mackle Petfoods for 3 months now in our meat preparation area at our Moy Site. ⭐

As well as our commitment to our team, Mackle Petfoods are committed to producing only the finest foods for both cats and dogs, meeting and indeed exceeding their needs for a highly nutritional and palatable food.

A high level of care and attention is given to the manufacture of our products throughout all stages of its process, from raw material reception to delivery to customers. The teams that work in our meat floor are an important part of this shared success.

Gregorio is enjoying his time at Mackle Petfoods and when he is not at work he enjoys spending time with his family and supporting his favourite football team 🌟⚽

31/07/2024

We are hiring! Check out our latest opportunity 👀⬇️
www.macklepetfoods.com/careers/current-opportunities

This role offers career progression opportunities in a company which is experiencing rapid growth and expansion due to significant investment. Check out our employee videos on our main careers page to gain an insight into our work environment and positive company culture. ⭐️

26/07/2024

🎉Feature Fridays – Ruth🎉

Ruth has worked at Mackle Petfoods for nearly 3 years and is currently within our Logistics department.

⭐Ruth has recently achieved her Level 3 certificate in Leadership and Management through South West College. Her favourite thing about working at MPF is the warehouse and logistics team as they all work well together! When Ruth is not at work she enjoys rugby, training at the gym and reading.

We asked Ruth for some career advice and she told us “Don’t worry if you don’t know what you want to do yet, you’ll get where you’re meant to be.”📈

Well done Ruth on your recent achievement!

22/07/2024

Do you like puppies? 🐶

Now that I've got your attention - we're hiring a full-time Payroll & HR Administrator. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our HR Department in an expanding pet food manufacturing business.

Terms: Full-time, permanent
Location: Dungannon
Criteria: 1 year payroll experience, effective planning and time management skills and working knowledge of Human Resources.

To learn more about this role and apply visit https://macklepetfoods.com/about-us/careers/current-opportunities/

Note: How you feel about pets is not on the criteria and bears no weight on your application 😅

19/07/2024

🎉Feature Fridays – Philip🎉

Philip is our Operations Director and started in the business 27 years ago! He started out as Logistics Manager after university before progressing into the factory side of things. 👷‍♂️

Philip's biggest achievement is being a part of the progression in the last 20 years from 16 million units with 50 people to 120 million units with over 270 people. His favourite part of MPF is the fast-paced environment and the constant investment in people and in the business.

⭐We asked Philip for some advice on anyone starting their career or anyone looking a change in direction: "Work hard but don't be afraid to ask questions when you need to, and learn from your mistakes."

When he is not at work, you can find Philip behind the wheel of a rally car. 🏅

17/07/2024

Myth Buster: Family Business🙋‍♀️

Did you know that although we produce and package pet food which is distributed globally, we are actually a family business? Founded in 1972, we have been going strong for over 50 years. Not only that, but our sales in 2023 were £64M, so we are proud of our growing pet food family.

Here are some things we do that might surprise you:

Professional Development 📚
With regular training sessions, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement, we are committed to career pathways across many departments. We recruited 7 new apprentices this year alone!

Employee Wellbeing Programs 🌼
Wellness initiatives, mental health support, dedicated wellbeing rooms and over 40 trained Mental Health First Aiders are all part of Mackle Petfoods’ dedication to a happy, healthy workforce.

Inclusive Workplace 🌍
Mackle Petfoods celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected.

Fundraising and Engagement⭐
Mackle Petfoods is proud to support various charities, and we host fundraisers throughout the year where all employees can take part!

If you’re looking for a workplace that values and cares for its team, Mackle Petfoods is the place to be!

At Mackle Petfoods, people are our most valuable asset, and we understand the importance of developing our team. 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 Moyg...

12/07/2024

🎉Feature Fridays – Sinead🎉

Sinead is our Customer Account Manager for all export business. She has been with us for 10 years, starting as a Sales Coordinator and progressing into Account Management.

⭐Hear from Sinead about her time at Mackle Petfoods:
"One of my achievements inside of work is my involvement in establishing and developing new business in South Korea. Starting from an initial meeting at a European trade show to making the trip to Seoul. It was an amazing experience for me to visit this new market at get to know their culture.

I enjoy the varied nature of my job and the mix of interesting customers that I manage in the various countries. I get lots of opportunities to travel to new places that I might not get to see had I not been in this job.

Outside of work I love spending time with family, and I relax by reading books, listening to podcasts, and going on spa days.

We have a family dog called Nally, a Border Collie who is 6.”🐶

08/07/2024

We're hiring a full-time Payroll & HR Administrator. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our HR Department in an expanding Pet Food Manufacturing business.

To learn more about this role and apply visit www.macklepetfoods.com/careers/current-opportunities

05/07/2024

⭐️Did you know Thank You Day is this Sunday? We wanted to share the colleagues we are thankful for.

05/07/2024

🎉Feature Fridays – Michael🎉

🚛 Michael is our Despatch Manager and has worked at Mackle Petfoods for over 13 years. He started out as a production operative at our Moy site before becoming a supervisor, then a manager, in our Warehouse

Michael finds there are opportunities to grow your career within MPF with further training courses to build your skills.

When he's not at work, he looks after his rescue Pugalier called Laddie and a German Shepherd - Lab called Razia! They love Naturo and apparently are known to dance out of excitement. 🐶

04/07/2024

🎓✨ Celebrating Success! 🎓✨

We are thrilled to share the highlights from our first cohort of the Management Development Training program, Elevate 1, hosted by the exceptional Greg Quinn and Ronan Gilloway from People HQ! 🌟

The graduation ceremony took place at the Armagh City Hotel, where our participants were honoured with a stunning clock from Tyrone Crafted Glass and a well-deserved certificate following each of their final presentations. 🕰️

A heartfelt thank you and congratulations to our amazing managers who took part and showed immense dedication and hard work throughout the program. Your commitment is truly inspiring!

Here’s to elevating our potential and achieving great heights together. 🚀👏

03/07/2024

🐾 Myth Buster: Behind the Bowl🐾

Ever wondered what goes into creating the perfect meal for your furry friend? It's not magic, it's science! 🧪✨

🔍 Here's a peek at the process behind our pet food production:

Nutritional Research: Our team of NPD Technologists and Pet Food Nutrition experts conduct extensive research to ensure our products contain a healthy balance of protein, natural oils and the added vitamins and minerals required to keep your pet happy and healthy.

Ingredient Selection: All the meat used in our wet products is sourced from local suppliers where possible and is fully traceable back to origin.

Formulation Testing: Through kitchen and factory trial and analysis, we perfect our recipes to meet the highest standards.

Quality Control: Samples are taken daily and tested for safety and consistency, ensuring your pet gets only the best.

Your pet's health and happiness are our top priorities, driven by quality and science every step of the way! ❤️🐶🐱

28/06/2024

🎉Feature Fridays – William🎉

William has worked at Mackle Petfoods for over 1 year and started in our online sales team before moving to despatch. He works in our new warehouse loading trailers. 🚛

As well as working, William is studying IT at the South West College in Dungannon - he likes to be kept busy!

William's daughter turns 1 tomorrow so we wish her a very Happy Birthday from MPF🥳

26/06/2024

Congratulations Graduates 2024!⭐

To all of those graduating from University over the upcoming weeks we, at Mackle Petfoods, wish you the best for your next steps and your future.

www.macklepetfoods.com/careers

21/06/2024

🎉Feature Fridays – Robbie🎉

Robbie is our Waste Reduction Officer working with our Sustainability Manager. We are delighted to have Robbie join us to assist in our sustainability goals and our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and transition to a low-carbon economy. ♻

🌱Robbie studied Environmental Management at University and is currently working on reviewing our pouch line production data to determine product rejection and how we can tackle this to reduce waste.

When Robbie is not at work he enjoys football and is recently back from travelling across Australia, Vietnam, Singapore and Bali. 🌎

19/06/2024

🐾 Mackle Petfoods Myth Buster 🐾

It's time to shatter the myth that pet food is made in dingy, unsanitary factories. The reality is quite the opposite! Our pet food production facilities are cutting-edge, automated, and clean, ensuring the highest quality for our beloved furry friends and a great working environment for our team.

🤖 We are a modern pet food manufacturer using advanced automation machinery and technology.

👩‍🔬 Automation helps maintain consistency, hygiene, and efficiency throughout the production process.

⚙️ Did you know that after our new factory installations we will have over 20 robots across our 2 sites? We are very proud to be investing in our plant and equipment.

14/06/2024

🎉Feature Fridays – Eva and Stacy🎉

Our Senior Marketing Manager and Assistant Marketing Manager shared an insight with us of what it's like to work in marketing at Mackle Petfoods! Check out what they had to say:

⭐What would you say is an advantage to working in the marketing department and MPF in general?
EVA: We are always working on exciting projects in the marketing department - no two days are the same. Getting to meet our canine customers at shows is a real bonus too! We have a great team and everyone at Mackle Petfoods is lovely to work with.
STACY: Some advantages of working within the marketing team here at Mackle Petfoods are getting the opportunities to attend shows and meeting our customers and their fur babies, working with a great team of people, and having the ability to work on various different job roles; from trade marketing, to social media, to consumer & trade press. Even getting first hand experiences in rebrands and campaigns for all our wonderful brands! An advantage of working for Mackle Petfoods is that there are many opportunities to progress within the business.

🐾What advice would you give to anyone looking to get into marketing?
EVA: Getting brand experience at events and consumer shows is a great place to start! Always keep learning!
STACY: Do your research and find the route of marketing that you will enjoy the most as there are so many different routes you can take. Also try to work on your networking, as this will help open more opportunities and remember to always learn as much as you can. And finally, have fun while doing it!

🏆What has been your biggest achievement (inside or outside work)?
EVA: Leading our Naturo rebrand project was a huge task involving all departments in the business and I'm thrilled with the positive response we have received from pet parents.
STACY: My biggest achievement outside of work has been getting into running which I never thought I would enjoy or think was possible. Since high school I always said “I would never be a runner”. I aim to complete my first 5k by the end of this year.

12/06/2024

Are you looking for a 12 month Placement or a Graduate job in Food Manufacturing or Engineering? ⚙️

We have vacancies within our Engineering and Production departments. Check out the listings on our website or contact [email protected] for more information.

At Mackle Petfoods, people are our most valuable asset, and we understand the importance of developing our team. 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 Moyg...

07/06/2024

🎉Feature Fridays – Adele🎉

Adele has been with us at Mackle Petfoods for 6 years as of this year. Adele works at our Moygashel packaging facility and enjoys learning new machinery and tasks to assist the teams in multiple areas within the site.

As a member of our team, Adele feels she knows where to go to get help or ask questions and we are glad that she feels appreciated and cared for.🐾

07/06/2024

This week was Food Safety Week and today marks Food Safety Day! At Mackle Petfoods, we do our best to give your pet the best.🐾

Have you seen the video of Marcia, one of our Quality Assistants? She explains her role at Mackle Petfoods and the training she receives to ensure we meet high standards of Food Safety and Quality. ⭐

Follow the link to watch now:
https://youtu.be/v3anpRD-1Zc?si=Qruk1Cx4Gy0SQD1V

06/06/2024

We're hiring a part-time Payroll Administrator. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Payroll team in an expanding Pet Food Manufacturing business.

To learn more about this role and apply visit www.macklepetfoods.com/careers/current-opportunities

04/06/2024

Graduates Pay Attention! ⭐

We are attending the NI Grad Fair in the Ulster University Belfast Campus today. We look forward to discussing our opportunities with you.

Check out Victoria's video that we shared last week to learn what it's like to be a Graduate at Mackle Petfoods.

Discover an array of promising career opportunities at the NI Graduate Fair! Engage with 65+ employers representing diverse industries and explore various career paths. Network with industry leaders, gain insights, and take strides towards your professional aspirations. Don't miss out on this invalu...