Agri-Food Operations & Supply Chain Graduate

JCB; Farley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bamford Property Limited is offering a structured graduate development programme on the Wootton Estate, with exposure to farming, processing, compliance and supply chain operations.

You will rotate through Operational Rotations, Livestock & Farm Operations, Abattoir & Processing, and Quality, Compliance & Welfare, developing practical experience and professional skills within a sustainable agri-food environment.

Qualifications

• BSc in Agriculture, Animal Science, or related subject.
• Strong interest in agri-food supply chains.
• Willingness to work in farm and processing environments.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Basic IT literacy.
• Full UK driving licence (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Participate in all departmental rotations
• Assist with livestock management and welfare
• Support slaughter and processing operations
• Assist with order planning and scheduling
• Coordinate transport and distribution
• Maintain traceability documentation
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections
• Lead and complete improvement projects
• Attend training and mentoring sessions
• Maintain development portfolio

Skills

Strong interest in agri-food supply

Good communication

Organisational skills

Basic IT literacy

Full UK driving licence

Education

BSc in Agriculture, Animal Science, or related subject

Job description

Salary: Competitive Salary

Contract Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: Graduate

Agri-Food Operations & Supply Chain Graduate

Bamford Property Limited - Agri-Food Operations & Supply Chain Graduate

Here at Bamford Property Limited everything we do is rooted in nature. Guided by a commitment to traditional Estate working, organic farming, eating, and living in harmony with the environment, we strive to regenerate and maintain its delicate balance. Renowned for our pioneering work in sustainable practices, we are on a journey toward 100% self-sufficiency.

We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity to join our team on the stunning 5,500-acre Wootton Estate, you will also be supporting the exceptional Daylesford Organic Farms Limited business in the beautiful Gloucester countryside. With sustainability and animal welfare as our core values.

Role Purpose

To participate in a structured graduate development programme, gaining practical experience across farming, processing, compliance, and supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Rotations

• Participate in all departmental rotations
• Support daily operations under supervision
• Learn and apply standard operating procedures

Livestock & Farm Operations

• Assist with livestock management and welfare
• Maintain production and health records
• Support organic and assurance compliance
• Monitor feed, housing, and biosecurity systems

Abattoir & Processing

• Support slaughter and processing operations
• Assist with hygiene and sanitation procedures
• Monitor HACCP and food safety controlsSupport quality assurance inspections

Supply Chain & Logistics

• Assist with order planning and scheduling
• Support procurement activities
• Coordinate transport and distribution
• Maintain traceability documentation

Quality, Compliance & Welfare

• Support internal audits
• Assist with regulatory inspections
• Maintain welfare and traceability standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement

Project Work

• Lead and complete improvement projects
• Present findings to management
• Implement approved changes

Professional Development

• Attend training and certification courses
• Participate in mentoring sessions
• Maintain development portfolio

Essential

What we need from you

• BSc in Agriculture, Animal Science, or related subject
• Strong interest in agri-food supply chains
• Willingness to work in farm and processing environments
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Basic IT literacy
• Full UK driving licence (if applicable)

Desirable

• Work experience in farming or food production
• Knowledge of welfare and food safety systems
• Leadership potential
• Analytical skills

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self-motivated
• Resilient and adaptable
• Detail-oriented
• Professional and reliable

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process.

Our Resourcing Team manage all recruitment partnerships.