Livestock Procurement – Carnaby

Tussell Limited; Carnaby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food industry company is seeking a Livestock Procurement graduate to join their team in Carnaby. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop skills in livestock procurement, ensuring sustainable sourcing for major clients. Successful candidates will have a degree in agriculture or a related field and will enjoy professional development support, including coaching and on-the-job training.

Benefits

1-to-1 coaching

Fast track career progression

Residential offsite training

Qualifications

• Degree in agriculture or related degree.
• Strong financial understanding and business acumen.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of team dynamics.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Providing Livestock Procurement advice and information.
• Procuring livestock from farmers.
• Liaising regularly with the Procurement Manager.
• Assisting at Agricultural shows.

Job description

We're a family-owned company and a global leader in the food industry, creating consistent quality meat products from sustainable sources for some of the UK’s biggest supermarkets and food service providers. Our passion for quality and innovation drives our rapid growth, and we're looking for ambitious graduates like you to join our team.

Imagine being part of a company that values integrity, trust, and creating better food naturally. By investing in innovation and sustainability, we aspire to become a key partner for new and existing customers. With our Brighter Futures Graduate Programme, you'll have the chance to grow your career in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment, working alongside passionate people who will help you unlock your full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Livestock Procurement graduate to join our business. Our graduate programme is designed to empower and engage our people. We believe in nurturing talent and helping individuals realize their full potential. Your fresh perspective, skills, and passion will make a tangible impact on our business and the industry as a whole.

Responsibilities

As a Trainee Livestock Procurement Graduate, you will work as part of a dedicated, driven and supportive team. As your skills and knowledge develop over time, you will get involved in all aspects of Livestock Procurement within the business and your responsibility will increase. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Providing Livestock Procurement advice and information to management that is timely, accurate, relevant and comprehensive;
• Procuring livestock from farmers via phone calls, visitations to farms and marketing at shows;
• Liaising regularly with the Procurement Manager;
• Liaising with lairage department;
• Assisting at and attending Agricultural shows and other related events.

Gaining a full understanding of production and operations is key for a successful career in the Livestock Procurement field. Your role as Livestock Procurement graduate will ensure you develop a detailed knowledge of the following areas:

• Procurement & Supply Chain
• Slaughter
• Primary Carcass Breakdown & Yields
• Boning/Production
• Customer Specifications
• Stock Rotation (Maturation)
• Production Planning
• Food Safety and Quality Services

With us you would receive

• 1-to-1 coaching, dedicated mentors, and bespoke management development to help you grow professionally.
• Fast track career progression and the potential to rotate to different areas of the business, broadening your horizons and giving you the chance to explore new challenges.
• The opportunity to learn from passionate and knowledgeable people with invaluable on-the-job training.
• Investment in residential offsite training and team building to further enhance your skills, ensuring you stay ahead of the game.

What we are looking for

• Degree in agriculture or related degree;
• Strong financial understanding and business acumen;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Understanding of team dynamics, demonstrating the ability to work as an active and constructive member of a team with a professional enthusiastic attitude;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

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Additional job details

Location Carnaby

How to apply

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We reserve the right to close the role should suitable applicants by found in advance of the closing date.

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Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 13 August 2025

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We're a family-owned company and a global leader in the food industry, creating consistent quality meat products from sustainable sources for some of the UK’s biggest supermarkets and food service providers. With 13 sites throughout the UK, Dunbia is a division of Dawn Meats employing over 5,200 people. Our passion for quality and innovation drives our rapid growth, and we're looking for ambitious graduates like you to join our team.

Our commitment to consistent quality is recognised by some top industry awards. In 2022 we won Meat Manufacturing Company of the Year and 3 stars at the Great Taste awards as well as recent wins at Quality Food Awards, Northern Ireland Food & Drink Awards and the Women in Meat Awards.

Imagine being part of a company that values integrity, trust, and creating better food naturally. By investing in innovation and sustainability, we aspire to become a key partner for new and existing customers. We welcome and encourage the fresh ideas, enthusiasm and energy new graduates bring to Dunbia.

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