Sysco announces 50 new jobs as £23m facility set to open in County Antrim

Sysco, the island of Ireland’s leading foodservice provider, has announced the creation of 50 new jobs in Northern Ireland as part of a significant £23 million investment in a new state-of-the-art facility at Nutts Corner, set to open later this year.

The new site, known as Sysco Belfast, marks a major milestone for the company’s operations in the region. With recruitment already under way, Sysco aims to expand its Northern Ireland workforce from over 250 to more than 300 by September 2025.

The company is actively hiring for a wide range of roles, including management positions, warehouse operatives, facilities technicians, and contact centre executives.

Mark Lee, CEO of Sysco Ireland, underscored the company’s people-focused ethos, stating:

“While food is at the heart of what we do at Sysco, our business and the hospitality industry, are powered by people. As Sysco Belfast comes on stream, and our team of foodservice experts grows, we look forward to further enhancing our delivery service and product range proposition for our customers.

“We are fully committed to our food future and to creating a positive change in our organisation, the environment and the communities we serve. This investment and job creation reinforces our long-standing commitment to expanding our operations in Northern Ireland and we look forward to welcoming new talent to the Sysco Belfast team.”

The expansion reflects Sysco’s commitment to long-term growth and its role as a key employer and service provider in the hospitality and foodservice sectors. The investment in the Nutts Corner facility will enable Sysco to double its operations in Northern Ireland, enhancing both logistics capacity and product availability for its growing customer base.

Sysco Ireland, which incorporates specialist suppliers Classic Drinks and Ready Chef, currently operates across ten facilities nationwide and employs over 1,700 staff.

The company serves more than 11,000 customers across the island of Ireland and sources over 10,000 food products globally—with 70% sourced locally.

Sysco invites ambitious individuals to explore these new career opportunities and join its growing, dynamic team.

Job listings and application details can be found at: syscoireland.com/careers.