Kepak Operational Rotational Graduate Programme 2027 - Ireland

Kepak Group; Watergrasshill; Sur place; EUR 34 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee Discount Scheme

Service-Related Annual Leave

Discounted Health Insurance

Educational Assistance/ L&D

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Résumé du poste

Kepak Longford, Co. Longford, Ireland, invites dynamic graduates to join its two-year Operational Graduate programme, designed to rotate through production departments and learn each role on the factory floor.

You will be mentored, assessed by presentations and practical demonstrations, travel to UK and Ireland sites, and progress from hands-on learning to office responsibilities. Starting salary €33,500 with up to €1,500 increase in Year 2 to €35,000, with a comprehensive learner journey and

Qualifications

• Undergraduates from all disciplines are welcome.
• Willing to travel to sites in the UK and Ireland.
• Mobile and able to participate in rotations across sites.
• Strong interest in operational environments and continuous improvement.
• Readiness to learn through hands-on and office-based experiences.

Responsabilités

• End-to-End Process Learning: Rotate through various operational departments and gain hands-on experience.
• Presentation and Reporting: Present insights to demonstrate understanding of operations.
• Operational Involvement: Actively participate on the factory floor.
• People Management: Develop leadership and communication skills in a multicultural environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to data gathering, SOPs, and process improvements.

Connaissances

Numerical proficiency

Work ethic

Process management

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Description du poste

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Process Learning: Rotate through various operational departments, to gain hands-on experience of every role and a deep understanding of each stage of the production process
• Presentation and Reporting: At the end of each rotation, present the acquired knowledge and insights to demonstrate an understanding of the operations
• Operational Involvement: Actively participate on the factory floor, learning each work station and the processes involved producing our products
• People Management: Develop skills in managing diverse teams, understanding the dynamics of a labour-intensive industry, and learning how to effectively communicate and lead in a multicultural environment
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in key projects such as data gathering, writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process improvement initiatives, and customer-specific projects to contribute to the overall efficiency of operations

Key Competencies

• Numerical Proficiency: Strong aptitude for working with numbers, crucial for understanding the yield, value, and financial aspects of meat processing
• Work Ethic: A strong work ethic is essential. Demonstrating a background in consistent part-time work during studies is an advantage
• Process Management: Ability to motivate teams in a labour-intensive environment, with a focus on maintaining calm and effective communication in high-pressure situations
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in high-pressure environments where quick thinking and decision-making are required
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, whether through sports, work, or academic projects

Other Role Information

• Location: Full-time on-site at our Kepak Longford site, with the possibility of travel to other locations for specialised learning
• Progression: The program will involve 90% factory floor experience and 10% office-based work initially, with a gradual increase in office responsibilities as you progress
• Assessment: You will be assessed through presentations and practical demonstrations of your understanding at each stage of the process. You will also have a Learner Journey to support your progress, this states key competencies that we want you to develop through your programme

Our Operational Graduate programme allows dynamic, motivated, hardworking, and passionate Graduates an opportunity start their career with one of the top 100 brands in the UK. The programme lasts 2 years.

What can you expect?

To be fully immersed into our Culture from day 1, working alongside industry experts and Kepak leaders

An opportunity to gain in depth knowledge and skill in various Operational departments across the business, with a rotation plan tailored to your development

Gain real, hands on experience in our manufacturing areas, to understand how our teams come together to create our brilliant products

The opportunity to work with the commercial side of the business, through shorter placements, to gain insight into the whole of the business

Gain an in depth understanding of our brands and products, and how they are made, and our relationships with customers and consumers

To learn key aspects of our business, whilst you develop your skills and knowledge

The opportunity to develop personally and professionally through exposure to key projects, tasks and development activities that challenge you, all supported by a detailed learner journey and training plan

A dedicated mentor and development program to support you both on the programme and into a role that best fits your skill

Start date: September 6th 2027

Starting Salary

€33,500 with an up to €1,500 increase at the start of Year 2 to €35,000

Role Location

Kepak Longford, Co. Longford, Ireland or Kepak Watergrasshill, Cork, Ireland depending on candidate location.

Read more about our programme and hear from some of our Graduates: https://www.kepak.com/careers/graduates/

Requirements

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for hardworking and ambitious Graduates, who want to learn and grow in a challenging and fast paced environment, by performing real roles as part of your rotations.

You must be mobile and willing to travel throughout the programme to undertake development activities at any of our sites in the UK and Ireland.

We will consider undergraduates from all disciplines and backgrounds.

We will be looking for alignment with our Core Values:

Responsibility - Ability to work on your own initiative and take accountability for your actions

Ambition - You will have the willingness and confidence to challenge yourself to be the best you can be and be driven to succeed

Passion for Food - this is at the heart of everything we do, you must be passionate about every aspect of our industry

Teamwork - ability to build positive relationships quickly with people from all cultures and career stages is pivotal

Benefits

• Employee Discount Scheme
• Service-Related Annual Leave
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Educational Assistance/ L&D
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme