Engineering Graduate: 2-Year Leadership Programme

Kinisla; Listowel; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Structured development

Job summary

Kinisla invites graduates to join a permanent, full-time Graduate Programme designed to develop leadership and engineering capability over two years. The programme combines formal learning, hands-on operational experience, and mentoring across the business.

Availability for selection activities in January 2027 is required. From day one you will work with cross-functional teams to gain practical knowledge of dairy technologies, production facilities and product applications across retail and

Qualifications

• You have a degree in Engineering with a minimum 2:1 classification.
• You are on track to or have recently completed a degree and are keen to build a career in engineering within FMCG/food manufacturing.
• You are a self-starter who can adapt to changing priorities and work across sites and functions.

Responsibilities

• Supporting plant operations and troubleshooting equipment issues to maintain safe and reliable production.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction and process optimisation.
• Collaborating with Supply Chain, Food Safety & Quality, Health & Safety and Operations to deliver cross-functional solutions.
• Supporting the implementation of new technologies and automation systems.
• Participating in capital projects, including equipment upgrades and facility enhancements.
• Applying lean manufacturing principles and data-led decision-making to improve performance.
• Building practical knowledge of dairy technologies and processes, including pasteurisation and cheese production.
• Developing a strong understanding of Kinisla's product portfolio and its application across retail and foodservice channels.

Education

Engineering degree (2:1)

Job description

Kinisla invites graduates to join a permanent, full-time Graduate Programme designed to develop leadership and engineering capability over two years. The programme combines formal learning, hands-on operational experience, and mentoring across the business.

Availability for selection activities in January 2027 is required. From day one you will work with cross-functional teams to gain practical knowledge of dairy technologies, production facilities and product applications across retail and