Job Description

Location: Boucher Road, Belfast

Salary: 42,000 - 45,000 a year (depending on experience) + performance bonus for SALSA/BRC accreditation

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (early shift 6 am - 2 pm)

About Us

Bolt Grab & Go is part of the award-winning Bolt Deli Belfast group -- a fast-growing local brand inspired by the flavours and energy of New York City.

We supply handcrafted sandwiches, salads, and ready-to-eat products to leading institutions including Universities, Utilities Suppliers, and we're now expanding into new retail and campus outlets.

To support this next stage of growth, we're strengthening our production systems and working towards SALSA/BRC Start accreditation.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Technical Production Lead -- someone who knows chilled-food manufacturing, thrives on process improvement, and takes pride in food safety and consistency.

You'll work alongside our established Production Manager and Development Chef to introduce structure, documentation, and compliance across all areas of the kitchen -- helping a passionate team reach accredited standards.

Key Responsibilities

Accreditation: Lead preparation for SALSA/BRC Start certification -- documentation, traceability, training, and audit readiness. Product Integrity: Build and manage HACCP and CCP controls to prevent contamination. Process Control: Design and implement SOPs for sandwich/salad lines, labelling, and dispatch. Yield & Portion: Introduce portion and yield control systems; train the team on gram-accurate assembly. People: Coach and upskill production staff; embed best practice and accountability. New Product Development: Collaborate on R&D projects including our upcoming in-house pastrami range and new retail SKUs. Facilities: Maintain hygiene, temperature logs, and equipment compliance. Growth: Support scaling for new supply contracts and co-packing opportunities.
About You

Experience in a food production or chilled manufacturing environment (sandwiches, salads, ready-meals, or similar). Solid knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene, and quality systems. Practical understanding of SALSA or BRC Start standards. Strong communication and training skills -- able to bring people with you. Hands-on approach; thrives in a busy kitchen environment. Passion for doing things properly, with a balance of excellence and humility.
What We Offer

42 - 45 k salary (Depending on Experience) Bonus for achieving BRC/SALSA accreditation Monday-Friday, daytime hours (no weekends) Growing local brand with strong values and exciting expansion plans Chance to build a department and legacy you can be proud of
How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed with your CV and a short note about your experience in food production and accreditation systems.

We look forward to hearing from you -- and building something special together.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 36,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person