Freezer Operative

Freezer Operative

About Hughes Group

With over 65 years of experience, Hughes Group is a trusted name in fresh mushrooms and innovative plant-based products across the UK. We work in close partnership with leading retailers and food service providers and are known for our quality, reliability, and customer-first approach.

While we’re proud of our heritage, our focus is firmly on the future. As a growing FMCG business, we’re investing in innovation, sustainability, and—most importantly—our people.

Pattern:
Sunday - Thursday

Hours:

40 hours per week / 8am – 5pm (some flexibility may be required)

Reports to:

Production Supervisor/Production Manager

Location:

Dungannon

To carry out all reasonable duties relating to the picking and despatch of frozen goods, while supporting intake and freezer holding operations. The role ensures products are handled safely, accurately, and in line with company standards, maintaining the integrity of the cold chain at all times.

• Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times, reporting any hazards, vehicle, or equipment faults promptly.
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment.
• Monitor and record freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure product integrity and compliance.
• Ensure all stock is fully traceable and complete daily stock checks, investigating any discrepancies.
• Accurately scan stock and allocate to the correct lorry, providing daily stock information to Production.
• Load frozen pallets correctly, ensuring all products are securely wrapped and protected.
• Create load plans and liaise with the Despatch team to ensure orders are prepared accurately and on time.
• Shunt lorries as required to meet customer requirements.
• Provide daily frozen requirements to Production and manage appropriate frozen storage.
• Support training and development of team members to ensure operational cover.

• Good standard of written and spoken English
• Experience of working in a chilled and freezer environment
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Flexible approach to work
• Willingness to undertake training

• Experience in the food sector
• Forklift License – Counterbalance / Reach Truck

• 28 days annual leave
• Pension Scheme
• Annual Salary Review
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Positive, inclusive company culture with regular social events (annual BBQ, Christmas party, employee raffle)
• Free on-site parking