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Ballon Meats

Meat Processing Operative

Ireland Posted today €32,691

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship unlikely

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  • No government sponsor record hereThis employer posted directly and does not match a government sponsor register.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • Pay is below the visa salary barStated pay (€32,691) is below the Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit minimum of €36,605.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Pay is below the visa salary bar
Stated pay (€32,691) is below the Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit minimum of €36,605. Source: https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/critical-skills-employment-permit/, rules effective 2026-03-01.

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Before you apply

Sponsorship unknown

No register record and no sponsorship wording in the posting. Worth asking the employer before investing significant time.

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About the role

Meat Processing Operatives, required for Ballon Meats, Ballon, Carlow. The successful candidates will work as part of the factory processing team producing meat to fulfil production targets on a daily and weekly basis. Successful candidates will be skilled and will be required to work in all areas of the factory where you will be required to Work on own initiative and as part of a team. Meet production targets. Will be required to work across all areas of the meat processing plant. Physical role including lifting, standing and manual workr. This Job will involve working as part of a team on a slaughter line , carrying our different procedures relating to the slaughtering of animals .Further specific role details are available on enquiry. Minimum annual remuneration: €32,691 Standard working week: 39 hours Training in company operating procedures will be provided. Applications: CVs may be posted to the HR Department, Ballon Meats, Ballon, Carlow. or email to mail@ballonmeats.ie

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