Join our Technical Team
Join our Technical Team
Join our Technical Team
Join our Technical Team

Are you passionate about food safety and quality? If you’ve got the right technical experience, we want to hear from you! 

For over 50 years, Avondale Foods has proudly supplied Marks & Spencer, earning a reputation for quality, integrity, and innovation. Recognised as AIB Company of the Year 2025, we’re now entering an exciting phase of expansion, making this the perfect time to grow your career with us.

Are you passionate about food safety and quality? If you’ve got the right technical experience, we want to hear from you!

For over 50 years, Avondale Foods has proudly supplied Marks & Spencer, earning a reputation for quality, integrity, and innovation. Recognised as AIB Company of the Year 2025, we’re now entering an exciting phase of expansion, making this the perfect time to grow your career with us.

Why join us?

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Anna, Darren and David reveal what it’s really like to be part of our Technical team — and why you should make your move today.

Our people are what makes this business the best it can be!

David, Technical Controller

What are we looking for?

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Assistant Microbiologist
Technical/NPD
Shifts: Monday to Friday (with rotational weekends as the business requires)
Hours: 08:00-16:30
Location: 15 Dukestown Lane, Craigavon, BT66 8TB
Scope of Role

The purpose of this role is to provide a microbiological service to production, product development and technical. To lead by example and ensure that you are adhering to company policies and procedures in relation to Product Quality, Food Safety and Integrity.

NPD Development Chef
Technical/NPD
Shifts: Monday-Friday
Hours: 08:00-16:30
Location: 15 Dukestown Lane, Craigavon, BT66 8TB
Scope of Role

The purpose of this role is to research and explore new food products and opportunities to support the development of sales in line with agreed business plans.

The role involves engaging directly with customers to build strong, professional relationships, identify their needs, and secure new business opportunities. It also plays a key role in promoting the company’s professionalism, innovation, and ability to deliver new and relevant food solutions to both existing and prospective customers.

Food Safety and Quality Manager (Night Shift)
Technical/NPD
Shifts: 40 hours per week, Sun to Thurs
Hours: 22:00-06:00
Location: 15 Dukestown Lane, Craigavon, BT66 8TB

Scope of Role

The Food Safety & Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring that all products are manufactured safely, legally and to the required quality standards. This role oversees the site’s food safety management system, quality management system, compliance with regulatory and customer requirements and continuous improvement of food safety culture.
Assistant Microbiologist
Technical/NPD
Shifts: Monday to Friday (with rotational weekends as the business requires)
Hours: 08:00-16:30
Location: 15 Dukestown Lane, Craigavon, BT66 8TB
Scope of Role

The purpose of this role is to provide a microbiological service to production, product development and technical. To lead by example and ensure that you are adhering to company policies and procedures in relation to Product Quality, Food Safety and Integrity.

NPD Development Chef
Technical/NPD
Shifts: Monday-Friday
Hours: 08:00-16:30
Location: 15 Dukestown Lane, Craigavon, BT66 8TB
Scope of Role

The purpose of this role is to research and explore new food products and opportunities to support the development of sales in line with agreed business plans.

The role involves engaging directly with customers to build strong, professional relationships, identify their needs, and secure new business opportunities. It also plays a key role in promoting the company’s professionalism, innovation, and ability to deliver new and relevant food solutions to both existing and prospective customers.

Food Safety and Quality Manager (Night Shift)
Technical/NPD
Shifts: 40 hours per week, Sun to Thurs
Hours: 22:00-06:00
Location: 15 Dukestown Lane, Craigavon, BT66 8TB

Scope of Role

The Food Safety & Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring that all products are manufactured safely, legally and to the required quality standards. This role oversees the site’s food safety management system, quality management system, compliance with regulatory and customer requirements and continuous improvement of food safety culture.

Speak to our HR Team confidentially and secure your place in our next growth phase.

Call: +44 (0) 28 3834 1619

This is your chance to join a company that values quality, offers career growth, and lets you make a real difference.

Where people grow and quality matters.