Graduate Scheme - Manufacturing Operations

G's Group; March; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce supplier is offering a Graduate Programme in Food Manufacturing Operations aimed at individuals passionate about the industry. The role includes placements across manufacturing processes, with a focus on people management and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a proactive approach, alongside being in their final university year or having graduated recently. Attractive salary, training, and mentoring included.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Professional Training

Social Education Events & Development

Support and mentoring

International experience

Wellbeing offering

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in a career within the food and/or fresh produce industry.
• Desire to develop within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in production processes ensuring highest quality and efficiency.
• Engage in placements across operations focusing on people management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Pro-active approach

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Final year of university graduating in 2026 or graduated in the last 4 years

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Operations - Graduate Programme

Do you have a passion for innovation, efficiency and hands-on problem solving? Looking to kickstart your career in the fast-paced, dynamic world of fresh produce manufacturing? We’re looking for talented individuals to join our Food Manufacturing Operations Graduate Programme.

G’s is an incredibly exciting place to work; at the forefront of modern farming and food distribution, it’s fast paced, stimulating, and rewarding. We are one of Europe’s leading fresh produce suppliers, working with the biggest food retail brands in the UK and Europe. We employ over 9,500 employees across 3 continents in countries including UK, Spain, Poland, Czech, West Africa and USA, producing over 1.3 billion packs of healthy product a year and generating an annual turnover of over £700 million.

The company is, at its heart, a family-led business with strong value for its people, its customers, and its suppliers as well as enormous respect for the environment and nature.

Our 2026 Food Manufacturing Operations Graduate Programme will be at the heart of our operations, helping to ensure the highest quality, efficiency, and safety in our production processes. You will have a tailored programme designed to develop your skills and prepare you for a leadership role, with mentoring and coaching from industry experts.

Our scheme offers placements across our operations, providing a rounded understanding of all aspects of our manufacturing processes. The placements will focus on everyday people management, supervision, and a commercial focus on continuous improvement. We have a development culture which supports growth through training, coaching and opportunity.

What we are looking for

• Genuine interest in a career within the food and/or fresh produce industry.
• Desire to develop within a manufacturing environment.
• Either in your final year of university graduating in 2026 or have graduated in the last 4 years.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• A pro-active approach to problem solving and have a can-do attitude.
• Ability to work as a team and on own initiative.
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.

What is in it for you

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Professional Training
• Social Education Events & Development
• Support and mentoring
• International experience
• Part of a wider Early Careers Community
• Wellbeing offering