Tayto Snacks is home to Ireland's most iconic snack brands including Tayto, Hunky Dorys and King crisps. We also distribute other household names including Hula Hoops, Popchips and KP Nuts. We employ approximately 400 people in Ireland and our head office is in Ashbourne, Co. Meath - 40 minutes from Dublin city centre. Tayto Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group, Europe's leading producer of savoury snacks, operating in around 30 European countries. At Tayto Snacks we are passionate about people and proud of the exciting, rewarding careers we offer. Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician- Evening shift Department: Operations Reporting line: Maintenance Manager Location: Kilbrew, Ashbourne, Co. Meath Contract: Full time, Permanent - Fixed Evening Shift (3pm - 11pm Monday to Thursday, 2pm - 9pm Friday) The Electrical Maintenance Technician will provide an ongoing, professional maintenance service to the Factory operation. The ideal candidate will be a qualified electrician with mechanical experience. You will report to the Maintenance manager, dealing with daily work orders in conjunction with the rest of the maintenance team. You will provide timely and appropriate support to deal with production line issues and breakdowns. You will contribute to continuous improvement plans and feedback to your manager and team to report and summarise issues. You will maintain a high level of safety standards at all times. Role and Responsibilities Provide effective technical support to production in all aspects of machine and equipment maintenance, installation and modification; perform detailed maintenance, calibrations, PMs and troubleshooting. Support maintenance planning and scheduling through completion of planned and reactive work orders. Accurately and timely input into the preventative maintenance software system for the production of management reports. Support continuous improvement by active participation in repairs, upgrades, preventative maintenance and system failure investigations and investigation reports, and execution/development of change control, as appropriate. Respond to breakdowns, systematically fault find, and identify root cause and then implement solutions to prevent recurrence Uphold GMP standards Perform root cause analysis and diagnostics Exhibit behaviours that reflect a best-in-class approach to Health and Safety, showing awareness for Health and Safety at all times Consistently champion the Tayto Snacks values of Thinking Responsibly, Acting Entrepreneurially, Growing together Key Skills/ Attributes/ Core Competencies Ability to lead and take personal ownership Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with varying management at all levels Experience with coordinating and prioritising work to deliver excellent results Excellent knowledge of food processes and production A high level of attention to detail Computer literate with experience using word/excel/outlook and a reporting software system is an advantage Pemac CMMS knowledge an advantage. Ability to work within a team but also must be able to work with autonomy Requirements Trade Qualified Electrician with strong maintenance knowledge Mechanical Experience an advantage 3 - 5 yrs experience in maintenance within an FMCG manufacturing environment Proven electrical fault-finding ability Knowledge and experience working with pumping systems, heavy processes and high-speed packaging equipment This is a hands-on role so hands-on experience is required Fixed evening shift (non-rotation) If you feel you have the skills and experience to apply for this role, please do so before Friday 22 May 2026. This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position; it is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required to do either now or in the future. Tayto Snacks is an Equal Opportunities Employer To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register. TLNT1_IJ
Tayto Snacks is the home to Ireland's most iconic crisp and snack brands, including Tayto, Hunky Dorys, King, O'Donnell's and many others such as Hula Hoops, KP Nuts, Skips, Rancheros, and Meanies. Located in Ashbourne, County Meath – just 40 minutes from Dublin city centre where 350 colleagues work at our state‑of‑the‑art production facility and Head Office, we process 30,000 tonnes of Irish potatoes annually (representing 10% of the Ireland's total potato crop) to make the nation's favourite crisps. We are proud to be part of the Intersnack Group, a privately owned company with operations in 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond. At Tayto Snacks we are passionate about people and proud of the exciting and rewarding careers we offer. Title: Quality Assurance Officer Function: Technical/Quality Reporting line: Quality Team Lead Location: Ashbourne, Co. Meath Role type: Fixed Term contract 12 months Shift: Day Shift (Monday – Thursday 7am – 3pm and Friday 7am – 2pm) The Quality Assurance Officer will report directly to the Quality Team Lead and will be part of the Operations Technical/Quality Team. He/she will have responsibility through use of IWS tools for driving quality in the manufacturing facility resulting in continuous quality improvement. He/she will ensure an overall culture of quality process improvement and work alongside the production teams to ensure quality standards. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and maintain the quality standards as per customer agreements and specifications Maintain and manage finished product specifications Participate and lead Quality wall checks, GMPs audits, glass audits Carry out GMP audits, attend review and close out actions with responsible teams across shifts. Provide the back up to ensure standards are consistently achieved Communicate quality and food safety issues to shift production team and co‑ordinate and participate in how to resolve these issues Carry out specific training requirements as outlined by quality management systems In conjunction with the production teams, raise awareness and effectiveness of operatives and supervisors to comply with quality standards to produce high quality product fit for human consumption. Maintain and manage non‑conformance logs, ensure log is fully up to date Review and decide on the disposition options for all materials on hold in conjunction with the production teams Identify root cause to production problems / issues, which impact product quality Review and communicate complaints. Lead and close out investigations into complaints. Attend and lead tasting sessions, hold onto shelf‑life samples and taste product at the end of shelf life Send finished and raw material product samples out to external lab for analysis according to set schedule Manage results from external laboratory through analysis of results and implicating corrective actions of required. HACCP and quality management systems Participate in HACCP and quality management systems Conduct and close out internal audits Participate in external and customer audits and visits on site (BRC, AIB) Ensure finished product is fit for consumption KEY SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES / CORE COMPETENCIES: Ability to demonstrate leadership skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent attention to detail Self‑starter, pro‑active and comfortable with challenging current practices and processes Ability to work on own initiative. REQUIREMENTS: Have 2‑3 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment Diploma or higher in a food science related subject (Desirable but not essential) If you feel you have the skills and experience to apply for this role, please do so by applying online before Thursday 21st May 2026. This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position; it is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required to do either now or in the future. Tayto Snacks is an Equal Opportunities Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Tayto Snacks is looking for a Quality Assurance Officer to join their team in Ashbourne. This role involves managing quality standards, conducting audits, and ensuring food safety in the production facility. The candidate should have 2-3 years of experience in food manufacturing and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months with day shifts from Monday to Friday. Apply online before May 21, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Tayto Snacks is home to Ireland's most iconic snack brands including Tayto, Hunky Dorys and King crisps. We also distribute other household names including Hula Hoops, Popchips and KP Nuts. We employ approximately 400 people in Ireland and our head office is in Ashbourne, Co. Meath - 40 minutes from Dublin city centre. Tayto Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group, Europe's leading producer of savoury snacks, operating in around 30 European countries. At Tayto Snacks we are passionate about people and proud of the exciting, rewarding careers we offer. Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician- Evening shift Department: Operations Reporting line: Maintenance Manager Location: Kilbrew, Ashbourne, Co. Meath Contract: Full time, Permanent - Fixed Evening Shift (3pm - 11pm Monday to Thursday, 2pm - 9pm Friday) The Electrical Maintenance Technician will provide an ongoing, professional maintenance service to the Factory operation. The ideal candidate will be a qualified electrician with mechanical experience. You will report to the Maintenance manager, dealing with daily work orders in conjunction with the rest of the maintenance team. You will provide timely and appropriate support to deal with production line issues and breakdowns. You will contribute to continuous improvement plans and feedback to your manager and team to report and summarise issues. You will maintain a high level of safety standards at all times. Role and Responsibilities Provide effective technical support to production in all aspects of machine and equipment maintenance, installation and modification; perform detailed maintenance, calibrations, PMs and troubleshooting. Support maintenance planning and scheduling through completion of planned and reactive work orders. Accurately and timely input into the preventative maintenance software system for the production of management reports. Support continuous improvement by active participation in repairs, upgrades, preventative maintenance and system failure investigations and investigation reports, and execution/development of change control, as appropriate. Respond to breakdowns, systematically fault find, and identify root cause and then implement solutions to prevent recurrence Uphold GMP standards Perform root cause analysis and diagnostics Exhibit behaviours that reflect a best-in-class approach to Health and Safety, showing awareness for Health and Safety at all times Consistently champion the Tayto Snacks values of Thinking Responsibly, Acting Entrepreneurially, Growing together Key Skills/ Attributes/ Core Competencies Ability to lead and take personal ownership Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with varying management at all levels Experience with coordinating and prioritising work to deliver excellent results Excellent knowledge of food processes and production A high level of attention to detail Computer literate with experience using word/excel/outlook and a reporting software system is an advantage Pemac CMMS knowledge an advantage. Ability to work within a team but also must be able to work with autonomy Requirements Trade Qualified Electrician with strong maintenance knowledge Mechanical Experience an advantage 3 - 5 yrs experience in maintenance within an FMCG manufacturing environment Proven electrical fault-finding ability Knowledge and experience working with pumping systems, heavy processes and high-speed packaging equipment This is a hands-on role so hands-on experience is required Fixed evening shift (non-rotation) If you feel you have the skills and experience to apply for this role, please do so before Friday 22 May 2026. This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position; it is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required to do either now or in the future. Tayto Snacks is an Equal Opportunities Employer To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register. TPBN1_IJ
Tayto Snacks is the home to Ireland's most iconic crisp and snack brands, including Tayto, Hunky Dorys, King, O'Donnell's and many others such as Hula Hoops, KP Nuts, Skips, Rancheros, and Meanies. Located in Ashbourne, County Meath – just 40 minutes from Dublin city centre where 350 colleagues work at our state‑of‑the‑art production facility and Head Office, we process 30,000 tonnes of Irish potatoes annually (representing 10% of the Ireland's total potato crop) to make the nation's favourite crisps. We are proud to be part of the Intersnack Group, a privately owned company with operations in 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond. At Tayto Snacks we are passionate about people and proud of the exciting and rewarding careers we offer. Position Regional Sales Manager East of Ireland Function Commercial – Field Sales Reporting line Head of Field Sales Operations Location Region – East of Ireland Role type Full time permanent Role Overview The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for all aspects of sales operations within the east of Ireland region, including managing a team of Business Development Representatives and Market Developers. The role holder will develop and execute sales strategies driving profitable growth and exceeding sales targets. They must be able to build and maintain strong customer relationships as well as being able to influence and negotiate to deliver results. This role requires a passionate and results‑oriented individual who embodies the Tayto Snacks values and is committed to achieving excellence in all areas of their work. Strong retail and previous management experience is essential. The role holder must have high energy, ambition, strategic thinking skills and be capable of success in a challenging rapidly changing business environment. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate, and mentor a diverse team of Business Development Representatives and Market Developers, providing coaching, guidance, and ongoing development opportunities. Set clear and achievable sales targets for the team and monitor progress closely. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. Foster a positive and collaborative team environment that encourages high performance and employee engagement. Work collaboratively with the People & Culture Business Partner on people related matters and projects. Identify and develop high‑potential team members for future leadership roles. Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for the sales team by fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve regional sales targets and exceed customer expectations. Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer data to identify growth opportunities. Develop and execute sales plans for key accounts within the region. Manage the day‑to‑day sales activities of the team, including call planning, territory management, and customer visits. Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers within the region. Understand customer needs and preferences, and tailor sales strategies accordingly. Negotiate and close deals with customers, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes. Provide excellent customer service and resolve any customer issues promptly and effectively. Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and take corrective action as needed to achieve sales targets and profitability goals. Manage sales budgets and expenses effectively. Represent the Tayto Snacks brand professionally and positively in all interactions with customers and stakeholders. Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures. Embody the Tayto Snacks values in all aspects of the role, "Thinking Responsibly, Acting Entrepreneurially, Growing together". Key Skills/Attributes/Core Competencies Experience managing a diverse high performing sales team with a range of experience. High level of influencing skills internally within Tayto Snacks and externally with our customers. Industry knowledge – candidates will ideally come from blue chip / FMCG performance orientated businesses. Candidates will demonstrate extensive sales management and people management experience. Business awareness – has a comprehensive understanding of developments in the retail sector, in particular trends impacting customer requirements and preferences. Strategic thinking – thinks deeply and broadly about the business, moves easily between strategy and tactics; devises clear practical plans for achieving complex goals. Experienced people manager with proven track record of managing and leading a team to deliver high performing results. Results orientation / Executing for results – takes personal responsibility for problems / ensuring outcomes, able to cope with stress, emotionally resilient. Candidates must show high delivery skills and action orientation, with intensity and drive to achieve excellence in management and execution. Organisational Skills – ability to effectively plan and meet objectives with excellent personal organisation. Analytical ability – gets to the heart of business issues quickly; comfortable with numerical and financial issues; understands the implications of decisions for the overall financial performance for the region. Motivational skills – provides inspirational management, enthuses, motivates and empowers others, encourages creativity and intelligent risk taking. Passionate for the Tayto Snacks brands Competencies Driving positive change – candidates will evidence a strong change orientation, gained in a highly dynamic market. Show ambition and flexibility to change and grow within the organisation. Providing direction – set clear goals and targets, maintains exceptionally high standards of performance across the region. Communication – highly articulate and analytical, candidates will have the ability to deliver compelling, well‑structured arguments. Building commitment – they will be able to prove their ability to lead and inspire their team, by making themselves visible without getting immersed in the day‑to‑day delivery. Developing and leveraging relationships – must be able to build and develop relationships internally and externally, as well as having influencing skills to deliver in a fast‑paced environment and promote collaboration across the team. Energy and endurance – evidence capacity for a demanding and intense business environment, showing resilience, tenacity and determination required to make a significant impact. Essential Skills Full driving licence Proficiency in Microsoft Office Previous experience in managing and coaching an FMCG Sales Team Experience managing Head Office Key Accounts or Regional Key Accounts would be beneficial Full Clean Driving Licence Desirable Skills & Experience Experience in the snack food / FMCG industry. Experience with CRM systems. Knowledge of sales forecasting and budgeting. Experience in developing and implementing sales training programs. If you feel you have the skills and experience to apply for this role, please do so by applying online before Thursday 14th May 2026. This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position, it is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required to do either now or in the future. Tayto Snacks is an Equal Opportunities Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr
Tayto Snacks is looking for a Regional Sales Manager for the East of Ireland. This full-time role requires managing a sales team, developing strategies to exceed targets, and building customer relationships. The successful candidate will have extensive sales management experience in the FMCG sector, alongside strong analytical and influencing skills. The position is based in the East of Ireland with opportunities for career growth and development within a dynamic team environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Tayto Snacks is seeking a Category Development Analyst to support the Category Team through business insights and analytical reporting. This role involves updating market reports, performing data analysis, and collaborating with sales and marketing teams. The ideal candidate will have a 3rd level degree, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Located in Dublin, this position offers a dynamic environment where analytical skills and market knowledge are essential for success. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Tayto Snacks is home to Ireland’s most iconic snack brands including Tayto, Hunky Dorys and King crisps. We also distribute other household names including Hula Hoops, Popchips and KP Nuts. We employ approximately 400 people in Ireland and our head office is in Ashbourne, Co. Meath – 40 minutes from Dublin city centre. Tayto Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group, Europe’s leading producer of savoury snacks, operating in around 30 European countries. At Tayto Snacks we are passionate about people and proud of the exciting, rewarding careers we offer. Title: Category Development Analyst Reporting line: Head of Category & Insights Department: Commercial Location: Stratus House, IDA College Park, Blanchardstown Rd, Co.Dublin, D15 PEC4 The Category Development Analyst is responsible for supporting the Category Team through understanding business and analytical insights. Key areas of responsibility include the updating of market reports and sales performance of the market. This will support the achievement of increased market share, sales and profitability for Tayto Snacks’ brands within the Irish savoury snacks market. Key Duties Reporting to Category Manager and assisting on category projects. Updating of Sales reports from all Data Providers (Nielsen, Dunnhumby, Talysis). Updating Plan on a page report, Kettle report. Performing data analysis on the market. Completing category review decks to report on market performance. Creation of competitor Trackers to measure NPD performance in the market. Managing coding across all data platforms – Nielsen, Dunnhumby, Talysis. Building planograms and using sales data to decide on planogram layout and positioning. Share update reports internally to the sales and marketing team. Regular store visits to understand the market dynamics. Basic Requirements 3rd level degree is desirable. Strong-level proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint. Support the Category Manager in building Range Review presentations and sharing insights with cross functional teams. The ideal candidate would have 1-2 years experience in a similar field. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities A passionate and driven person with a real desire to win. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to interpret large amounts of sales data is critical. Strong competent understanding of using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Good knowledge of FMCG market and Irish retailers is an advantage. Collaborates with the other departments to support overall department goals and objectives. Ability to work within a team and to influence others to achieve results. Prepared to learn rapidly and grow within the role. There is a strong learning curve due to the amount of data sources to master. Nielsen, Dunnhumby, Talysis, Spaceman. Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills. Solid presentation and written/verbal communications skills. Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative / team-based style. Full clean drivers licence (this role will involve travel to attend internal/external meetings). If you feel you have the skills and experience to apply for this role, please do so by applying above before Friday 8th of May 2026. This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position, it is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required to do either now or in the future. Tayto Snacks is an Equal Opportunities Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
