Be part of something big
We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be, without being bound by the way it has always been done. This kind of innovative thinking has led Finnebrogue to multiple awards, nationwide acclaim and has established us as a leading food producer. In 2024, we were recognised as the UK’s Employer of the Year by Grocer Gold and the Best Place to Work in Northern Ireland by the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. Our robust People Strategy offers career pathways and development opportunities for all employees, emphasising talent growth and wellbeing with generous benefits for all. We are proud to be the first food producer in the UK and Ireland to achieve the Diversity Mark accreditation and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. With four sites in Downpatrick, County Down, our business continues to grow rapidly, with turnover growing from £50M to £200M in the past 6 years. Join us at Finnebrogue, where innovation meets excellence, and every team member is valued and empowered to grow.
Job Purpose
We have an exciting opportunity primarily for a DBA to join our growing business systems team whilst getting involved in system design and support for our MES/ERP systems. The role would see you owning the multiple application databases ensuring that the maintenance, performance, integrity, and security are of a high standard and actively improving in these areas. Additionally, you will be involved in providing 2nd Line Support for MES/ERP Business system applications/integrations and the opportunity to get involved in projects related to improvement and change of our key business systems whilst following a change control process.
What it takes
This role is tailor-made for a proactive, experienced database analyst who thrives on both technical ownership and cross-functional collaboration. You’re not just maintaining systems—you’re continuously improving them.
You’re likely to be someone who holds a third-level qualification in IT or a related discipline and brings at least 3 years of hands-on DBA experience, with deep knowledge of SQL, including data backup, recovery, security, replication, and integrity. You will know how to optimise database performance using SQL tools and have a solid, algorithmic approach to problem-solving. You can juggle multiple priorities across a large organisation and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels. You will be confident working independently, especially when managing change requests and deployment activities during critical maintenance windows; and perform well under pressure, staying calm and solution-focused even in high-stakes situations.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, lead on critical database operations, and get involved in transformational system projects, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Hours of Work
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with core hours being 10am to 4pm. Hybrid working can be discussed at interview stage.
Benefits
Working within one of our state of the art premises you will enjoy a range of benefits including the ability to relax during your break in a restaurant standard canteen with all meals subsidised. We even offer free breakfast and lunch options. You will enjoy free onsite car parking and electric charging points. You will be entitled to free products weekly (Up to 5 free products per person) through our award winning “Shack Initiative.” We have a packed calendar of wellbeing, social and sport events.
After you have settled into the Finnebrogue family your perks will only increase including a Healthcare plan, cycle to work scheme, new electric car scheme and we won’t forget the days that are important to you, you will receive your birthday as a holiday day! Our list of benefits continue to grow and you don’t have to just take our word for it. We have been awarded Irish News and Grocer Gold Employer of the Year as testimony to the exciting culture and benefits we offer.
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