Milling since 1865 Smyths Daleside are the leading manufacturer of animal feed in the North West of Ireland. For over 155 years, we have been making the highest quality feeds with the aim of exceeding our customers’ expectations.
The company has a number of positions which they are seeking to fill.
We now invite applications for the following position based at our Ballindrait mill.
Plant Operators
Job Ref No: SD/PO/06/22
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, Plant Operators are an integral part of our day-to-day operation, being responsible for the production and quality checking of all orders in the mill.
The Role:
• Operating a highly computerised manufacturing process;
• Supervising raw material intake;
• Warehouse duties including operating a forklift truck;
• Performing product quality checks and maintaining mill hygiene standards;
• Maintain traceability and hygiene records;
• Assist in maximising the efficiency of the mill;
• In conjunction with maintenance ensure daily, weekly and monthly routine preventative maintenance tasks are carried out.
The Person:
• Must have a good standard of education;
• Must be IT literate and ideally have previous experience using computerised production equipment;
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a busy team;
• Preferably candidates will have previous experience working in an animal feed mill or have an agricultural background;
• Ideally have a forklift licence but not essential as training will be provided.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday based on an evening shift. Flexibility is also required to work Saturdays and overtime when necessary.
In return the company offers an excellent rate of pay, private pension, 30 days annual leave and the opportunity to undertake training so you can develop your skills.
To apply please forward a current CV and cover letter to the HR Manager, Smyths Daleside, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal F93 K447 or email hr@smythsdaleside.com
Closing date for receipt of CV’s is 5.00pm on Monday 20th June 2022.
Smyths Daleside is an equal opportunities employer
We now also invite applications for the following permanent position based at our Ballindrait mill.
Accounts Administrator
Job Ref No: SD/AA/06/22
The Role:
• Responsibility for daily bank lodgements and reconciling credit card transactions;
• Maintaining the cash book and reconciling transactions to the computerised accounts system;
• Responsibility for customer payment queries;
• Preparing weekly/monthly bank reconciliations and resolving any
statement discrepancies;
• Posting accounts journals to the general ledger on a timely basis;
• Assisting with purchase ledger tasks;
• Preparation of monthly reports for management;
• Providing support for other financial duties delegated by management.
The Person:
• Have strong IT skills with experience in Microsoft Office applications, in particular MS Excel;
• Able to work effectively both on your own initiative and also within a busy team;
• Possess excellent organisational, time management and interpersonal skills;
• Have excellent attention to detail and a high numerical understanding;
• Ideally have relevant experience of working in a finance role, but not essential, as training will be provided;
• A business-related qualification would be advantageous but not essential.
To apply please forward a current CV and cover letter to the HR Manager, Smyths Daleside, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal F93 K447 or email hr@smythsdaleside.com
Closing date for receipt of CV’s is 5.00pm on Monday 20th June 2022.

