Continuous Improvement Graduate

Albert Bartlett; Airdrie; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured graduate development

Dedicated external mentor support

Rotational placements across Albert–Fr

Hands-on involvement in business-impr

Exposure to senior leaders

Lean and project-delivery training

AI tools exposure in manufacturing

Clear progression into leadership

Job summary

Albert Bartlett is offering a 2027 Graduate Programme for a Continuous Improvement Graduate at the Airdrie Chilled site. The role provides hands-on experience across operations, continuous improvement and innovation, with structured rotations and external mentor support.

You'll work with Production, Engineering, Planning and Supply Chain teams to identify and deliver improvements that enhance safety, quality and productivity, while gaining exposure to AI technologies and modern lean practices.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with relevant degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in AI and manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Technical, Planning and Supply Chain to identify improvements.
• Assist in delivering improvements that impact safety, quality, cost, service and productivity.
• Support lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Engage colleagues across the business to drive positive change and adoption of new processes.
• Contribute to KPI reporting, data visualization and performance tracking.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Technology interest (AI)

Education

Engineering

Operations Management

Data Analytics

Manufacturing

Tools

Lean tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Continuous Improvement Graduate

2027 Graduate Programme- Start date August 2027

Airdrie Chilled Site, North Lanarkshire

Shape the Future of Food Manufacturing

Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in operations, continuous improvement and innovation?

Albert Bartlett is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate to join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Continuous Improvement Graduate based at our Airdrie Chilled site. This role is designed to give you hands-on experience working on real business challenges while developing the skills, knowledge and leadership capability needed for a successful career within one of the UK's leading fresh food manufacturers.

As part of the programme, you'll work alongside experienced operational leaders, benefit from support from an external professional mentor, and participate in structured rotational placements across a range of Albert Bartlett business units, giving you valuable exposure to different functions, sites and areas of the wider business.

What You'll Be Doing

Working closely with Production, Engineering, Technical, Planning and Supply Chain teams, you'll help identify and deliver improvements that positively impact safety, quality, cost, service and productivity.

You'll gain experience in:

• Analysing operational performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Supporting continuous improvement projects from concept through to implementation
• Process mapping, waste reduction activities and workflow reviews
• Root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving
• KPI reporting, performance tracking and data visualisation
• Working with digital tools, automation and AI technologies to support operational excellence
• Engaging colleagues across the business to support positive change and innovation
• Supporting Lean and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the site

Suitable Educational Backgrounds:

• Operations Management
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Food Science
• Business Management
• Supply Chain
• Data Analytics

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A genuine interest in technology, AI and operational improvement
• A proactive, hands-on approach
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The confidence to challenge existing processes and suggest better ways of working
• The ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels

Our Graduate Programme is designed to accelerate your development and provide you with the experience, support and exposure needed to build a successful long-term career.

You'll benefit from:

Why Join Albert Bartlett?

Our Graduate Programme is designed to accelerate your development and provide you with the experience, support and exposure needed to build a successful long-term career.

You'll benefit from:

• Structured graduate development programme
• Dedicated external mentor support
• Rotational placements across Albert Bartlett business units
• Hands-on involvement in business improvement projects
• Exposure to senior leaders and operational teams
• Training in Lean, continuous improvement and project delivery
• Experience using emerging technologies and AI tools in a real manufacturing environment
• Clear progression opportunities into Operations, Continuous Improvement and Project Leadership roles

If you're looking for a graduate opportunity where you can make a real impact, develop valuable business skills and gain exposure to multiple areas of a successful and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.