Job description
?? Technical Leadership Graduate Trainee
?? Start Date: Monday 13 September 2027
?? Applications Close: 13th of January 2027 - we may close applications early due to high applicant volumes. Early application is encouraged.
?? A Triple Award-Winning Graduate & Training Programme
Champion Food Safety & Quality. Build a Career That Lasts. Every product we make carries a promise of safety, quality and trust.
From Day One, you'll join us on a permanent contract, becoming a valued member of the business while gaining hands-on experience across our Technical function. The programme is designed to prepare you for your first technical leadership role, with clear opportunities for long-term career progression.
?? Your Rotation Journey
Over 18 months, you'll complete three structured six-month rotations designed to build your technical knowledge, broaden your experience and prepare you for your first technical leadership role.
Rotation 1: Dungannon¦ Fresh Poultry Site
Rotation 2: Carrickmacross¦ Added Value Site
Rotation 3: Craigavon¦ Poultry Site
You'll learn how safe food is produced at scale by:
Understanding food safety principles, hazards, allergens and traceability
Supporting day-to-day Technical and Quality activities
Auditing production processes and identifying improvement opportunities
Contributing to customer, retailer and internal audits
Supporting investigations and structured problem-solving activities
Working closely with Operations and cross-functional teams to deliver Technical Excellence
You'll also gain Food Safety and HACCP qualifications, providing the knowledge and confidence to make fact-based, data-driven decisions.
?? What Makes Our Programme Different?
Permanent contract from Day One
Competitive starting salary
Three structured six-month rotations
Three-week immersive onboarding experience
Accredited Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) leadership development
Food Safety and HACCP qualifications
Dedicated mentoring and coaching support
Exposure to senior leaders and our Ex...
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Dungannon
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 02-11-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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