Food Safety Quality & Animal Welfare Placement - Lancashire

Tussell Limited; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunbia provides student placements in Food Safety, Quality, and Animal Welfare across UK sites, offering a unique opportunity to understand the red meat supply chain. Interns will engage in tasks related to food safety compliance while supported by a structured workbook. Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in relevant fields, with a strong interest in the industry and good teamwork skills. This placement aims to integrate practical knowledge with academic learning, preparing students for future careers.

Qualifications

• Current studies in Food Science, Agricultural Science, or a related degree.
• An interest in the red meat processing industry and a desire to gain firsthand experience.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Understanding legislative and regulatory standards, food safety challenges and risks, sampling and testing, auditing and compliance, and project work.
• Learning how food safety and quality integrate into the supply chain.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Team dynamics

Attention to detail

Education

Food Science or Agricultural Science degree

Job description

Food Safety, Quality & Animal Welfare Placement - Lancashire

We have several opportunities across our UK sites for student placements in the Food Safety, Quality, and Animal Welfare (FSQAW) department within Dunbia. These placements will involve working within a supportive team in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

You will gain experience in the red meat food supply chain through a specially developed work placement program, ensuring you acquire relevant skills and knowledge. Your tasks will include understanding legislative and regulatory standards, food safety challenges and risks, sampling and testing, auditing and compliance, and project work. You will also learn how food safety and quality integrate into the entire supply chain and their impact on the food we consume.

You will be actively involved from the start, with ample learning opportunities supported by a structured workbook and placement package.

To succeed, gaining a comprehensive understanding of operations is essential. Knowledge in the following areas is desirable depending on site functions:

• Procurement
• Slaughter
• Boning/Production
• Customer Specifications
• Stock Rotation (Maturation)
• Retail Intake
• Retail Processing and Packing

What we are looking for

• Current studies in Food Science, Agricultural Science, or a related degree
• An interest in the red meat processing industry and a desire to gain firsthand experience
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Understanding of team dynamics and the ability to work effectively as part of a team with a professional and enthusiastic attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• The candidate must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment
• Note: Dunbia values all applications but does not provide feedback on unsuccessful shortlisting

Additional job details

Location: Clitheroe, County Tyrone

How to apply

Click 'Apply' to start your application. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 August 2025.

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We are a family-owned company and a global leader in the food industry, producing high-quality meat products from sustainable sources for major UK supermarkets and food service providers. With 13 sites across the UK, Dunbia is part of Dawn Meats, employing over 5,200 people. Our passion for quality and innovation fuels our growth, and we are seeking ambitious graduates to join our team.

Our commitment to quality has been recognized with awards such as Meat Manufacturing Company of the Year (2022), 3 stars at the Great Taste Awards, and recent wins at the Quality Food Awards, Northern Ireland Food & Drink Awards, and the Women in Meat Awards.

Join a company that values integrity, trust, and natural food creation. By investing in innovation and sustainability, we aim to be a key partner for existing and new customers. We welcome the fresh ideas and enthusiasm that graduates bring to Dunbia.

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