Management Trainee

Bidfood UK; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in the UK is seeking a Management Trainee to engage in a three-year rotational development program across multiple departments. The ideal candidate will have a 2:1 or 1st degree and demonstrate leadership abilities. The program focuses on operational placements, supported by mentorship and training, promoting personal growth through real business experiences and opportunities for advancement. This role requires a full driving license and the ability to travel regularly.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension matching contributions

Life cover options

Health plan for medical costs

High street discounts

Access to pay before payday

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving licence.
• Demonstrated leadership through various experiences.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a three-year rotational development programme.
• Conduct placements in supply chain, finance, corporate procurement, and sales.
• Work closely with a mentor and participate in job shadowing.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Ability to travel regularly

Education

2:1 or 1st degree in any subject

Job description

About the role

Management Trainee

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

Where has your journey taken you so far?

• Do you have a 2:1 or 1st degree (in any subject)?
• Have you shown leadership abilities through sport, work experience or extra‑curricular activities?
• Do you have a full driving licence?
• Are you able to attend an in‑person assessment centre on the 19th February in Manchester?

So if you’re keen to learn more about foodservice and management, why not make our journey your journey?

Play an important part in our journey

We’re focused on the success and future of our business. So we’re making sure we’ve got a strong pipeline of future leaders across the business to drive our business forward. As a management trainee graduate, you’ll take part in a three‑year rotational development programme, which will see you jumpstart your career, alongside several other graduates across our business. Our graduate programmes aim to develop your knowledge and skills by providing the support you need to become a successful manager in our business. With this, we’ll match your potential, capability, and aspirations with our current and future business needs.

Our programme includes a series of placements across departments to maximise your exposure and understanding of our full business operating cycle. Delivered through:

• An 18‑month placement in and around Manchester
• Followed by a further 18‑month placement based in and around Slough

You’ll carry out a diverse range of 26‑week placements covering supply chain, finance, corporate procurement and free trade sales, as well as operational placements in Transport and Warehouse operations. All with a focus on understanding the inner workings of our business to prepare you for your future role. At Bidfood, you’ll be in charge of your own destiny. And you’ll get plenty of opportunities to get involved with company‑wide projects, business improvements and exploring various parts of the business.

As part of the programme, you’ll have a dedicated mentor, job shadow opportunities and a schedule of additional training and master class sessions offered to you, to enhance your knowledge and skills. So if you’re looking for a scheme that will challenge you, support your learning and provide you with an environment to push your personal growth – apply today!

For this vacancy, we are using a third party (GRB) to coordinate the applications and shortlisting. Please apply directly with them through the link below: Apply: https://www.grb.uk.com/graduate-jobs/bidfood-graduate-future-leaders-scheme-manchester-36916/

This scheme will see you based around the UK, and you’ll be expected to travel regularly.

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
• A pension – contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
• Life cover that you can increase.
• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
• Get paid as you earn – access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
• Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.

We want everyone to join our journey

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us – and you really can come as you are!