Graduate Trainee

Graduate Trainee Salary: Competitive Location:GB / NI / ROI This is a Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 GMT. My job Add a Bit of Flavour to Your Foodie Career - A Plateful of Opportunities with Our Pilgrims Europe Graduate Trainee Programme Savor the Opportunity to Grow within Pilgrims Europe! Our Graduate Trainee Programme offers a flavourful mix of learning and development, designed to help you thrive in our dynamic and innovative global business. With hands-on experience, ILM recognised training, and opportunities to work across various sites and functions, youll be well-equipped to carve out a successful career and become a future leader. Programme Overview Duration: 18 months Starting Month: September Rotations: Three 6-month rotations across your chosen discipline Functional Areas Available: Agriculture, Supply Chain, Operations, HR, Finance, Commercial, New Product Development, and Technical (You will be required to pick one area to focus one while on your programme so you can begin to build your industry knowledge) What to Expect Adaptability & Flexibility: Be prepared to travel and relocate across our 31 locations in NI, GB, and ROI. Rotation 1 (Sep-Feb): Start with an in-depth introduction to our business. Rotation 2 (Mar-Aug): Relocate to broaden your experience and deepen your understanding. Final Rotation (Sep-Feb): Focus on leadership and operational excellence. Our Programme Commitments Institute of Leadership Management Training: Complete recognised training to become a resilient, well-rounded team member. We have partnered with an external provider to cultivate high performance in the most demanding situations. Through action learning sets and off site training you will be challenged and stretched to become the leader you would follow. Permanent Contract & Competitive Salary: We invest in your talent from day 1 and all we ask in return is that you bring a passion to learn and grow. You will be subject to annual pay reviews and you will be supported to offboard your programme into a role that meets your aspirations and skillsets. Career Coaching, Buddy Systems & Mentorship: Receive personalised guidance to navigate your career path with senior leaders. We will wrap you in support with a solid internal community who will guide you every step of the way! Relocation Support: Youll be given the opportunity to build your network and travel right at the beginning of your career and we will offer you financial relocation support. With 31 sites across NI, GB and ROI there is plenty to see and experience. Executive Sponsored Projects: Work on high-impact projects with direct oversight from our executive team. Conferences & Networking: Opportunities to attend industry conferences, awards, and networking events with recognised industry bodies. End of Programme Celebrations: Celebrate your achievements with your cohort and the wider business. Sustainability and Impact: Contribute to important issues like sustainability and food security. There will be endless opportunities for you to get involved, drive change and grow while also having fun and making lasting memories along the way! Learn How to LEAD Yourself and Others At Pilgrims Europe, we believe in Learning Today, to Lead Tomorrow. The best leaders never stop learning and our graduate programme is built on a well-defined leadership competency framework: LEADERS can Lead by Example &Inspire Others Encourage Critical Thinking & Manage Change: Apply Determination & Grit Deliver High Performance Encourage Confidence in the Team: Recognise Individual Strengths: Strive for Operational Excellence Why Join Us? Enhanced High Performing Behavioural Skills: Develop key competencies for personal and professional growth. Navigate change with agility and insight. We will support you to build a champion mindset and your training will equip you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to thrive! ILM Endorsement: Gain recognition from a leading management body. Scholarship Application Scheme: We will support you financially to in building your unique career pathway journey even after your offboard your trainee programme. Passion for Food: Work with products you love and share your passion with others. Community and Culture: Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment. Everyone is welcome at Pilgrims Europe. Prejoining Activities: Engage in activities that prepare you to cook up success from day one alongside your peers. We also like to think our branded merchandise is pretty cool and worth mentioning! Ready to Taste Success? If youre tenacious, agile, adaptable, and hungry to grow your career, Pilgrims Europe is the place for you. Apply now and start your journey towards a rewarding and tasty career! The company Pilgrims Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrims Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrims Europe team are based in our Pilgrims UK, Moy Park, Pilgrims Food Masters and Pilgrims Shared Services businesses. What we'll bring to the table Competitive Salary Competitive Holiday Entitlement Pension Contribution Family Friendly Policies Learning and Development Opportunities Life Assurance