Overview:
Seasonal Warehouse / General Operative - Weekend Day Shift
Lir Chocolates, Navan, County Meath
We’re hiring a Warehouse / General Operative on a fixed-term contract to support our busy seasonal production period. This is a hybrid role, working across warehouse operations, chocolate production and the washroom (mould cleaning) to keep our site running efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Position type: Temporary, Full-Time (Ending December 2026)
Shift Pattern: Friday - Sunday, 06:00 - 18:30, 36 hours per week, (Weekend Day Shift)
Pay range: €14.57 per hour (+ 4% shift premium for Sunday shift)
Breaks: 1 x 30 minutes paid, 1 x 30 minutes unpaid
Closing Date: 05/08/2026
Responsibilities:
- Supporting production lines, including operating machinery and packing products
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Loading materials, moving stock, and preparing finished goods for dispatch
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Monitoring product quality and reporting any defects or issues
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Washing moulds and ensuring equipment is ready for production use
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Carrying out water checks, machine set-up, and reporting any faults
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Maintaining excellent hygiene, food safety, and GMP standards across all areas
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Keeping workspaces clean, safe, and organised at all times
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Accurately completing production, stock, and quality records
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Working as part of a team to meet daily targets
Qualifications:
- Previous warehouse and/or manufacturing experience
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Good attention to detail and accuracy
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Basic computer literacy and numeracy skills
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Forklift license (Reach Truck Licence) - desirable but not essential
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Good people skills and able to work effectively with others on the shop floor
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Numerate, with the ability to work accurately with figures and production data
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Able to communicate clearly with team members, supervisors and support functions
Rewards Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holiday's (pro-rata based on shift pattern - 15 days for weekend shift)
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1.5% company-matched employee pension plan
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Death in service benefit
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Training and development opportunities
About Us:
Lir Chocolates operates across two modern buildings in the Johnstown IDA Industrial Park, Navan (C15 CY05). The site has a proud history of producing award‑winning chocolates and holds a long‑standing partnership with Diageo, manufacturing the well‑known Baileys and Guinness chocolate ranges sold worldwide. With three main production lines and around 150 employees, our workforce can double in size during peak seasonal periods to meet demand. We use a variety of specialist techniques, including panning, one‑shot production, spinning, hand‑decorating, spraying, and transfer technologies. The factory has benefited from significant investment in recent years to support growing demand, and many of our packaging formats are unique and hand‑assembled, creating hands‑on, varied work across both sites.
Application & Interview Process:
Please apply online via our careers portal: create your account, upload your CV, and answer all requested questions. You will then be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team and, if progressed, enter a one stage interview process at our Navan site, including a factory tour and the opportunity to meet the team.
Lir Chocolates is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require any adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know at the earliest stage.
