Produce Graduate Training Scheme

Job Description

Scheme Outline

The scheme will give you a taste of the challenges faced within its dynamic Fresh Produce environment, and equip you with all you need to make the most of your career.

From day one you will be contributing to key business projects and will be offered a genuine opportunity to add immediate value to your team.

Criteria: Graduates will have studied an Agricultural, Horticultural, Food Crop, Science or Manufacturing related degree. In addition a second European language would be an advantage.

Duration: 2 years - commencing Summer 2010

Training: The programme consists of some formal training as well as on the job training, coaching and mentoring. Language training is also available if required to support placements and business need

Content: 4 six month work placements across the following disciplines:

• Technical/Quality Control
• Commercial/Marketing/NPD
• Manufacturing/Growing
• Buying/Procurement

Placements will either be in a job role e.g. Team Leader in Production, or project based. Example projects have included:

• Researching the Supply Chain to Bakkavör factories, reviewing new approaches and identifying potential cost savings.
• Improving the raw material growing process

Location: Placements could be at anyone of our sites in the UK and one may be in Europe depending on language skills and business requirements

Salary: £22,000 - 2 wks B&B or rent plus reasonable removal costs

How do I apply?

You must be expecting or have attained a 2:1 Honours degree and achieved a minimum of 260 UCAS points. Please apply online sending your CV and covering letter and quoting the reference code below. If you require further information please visit the website at www.bakkavor.com or contact our recruitment partner, FocusGraduates on 01625 560778.

We are only able to consider candidates who are eligible to live and work in the UK and have a full UK or international driving licence