Graduate - Operations and Supply Chain United Kingdom
Job description
Operations and Supply Chain Graduate Scheme
Starting salary - £30,000 per annum
Based at multiple locations across the UK
Operations and Supply Chain are pivotal to our business. Joining our graduate scheme will give you the knowledge and hands on experience you need to understand exactly how our products are made, and then find their way to the supermarket shelves.
You will need to be a quick learner, love working in a fast-moving environment, be able to develop first class communication skills and enjoy early responsibility.
The Scheme is 18 months in duration and will be based at any of our sites across the country, so flexibility on location is a must It starts in September on the same date as all our other Graduates (this is key as you all join as a cohort)
You will start with a two week induction at our head office, to gain a broad overview of our company structure and gain an introduction to our brands and values You will then start a rotational placement programme which will give you the opportunity to work in a number of different roles across our sites Placements can be in any of these areas: Supply Chain, Technical, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Operations Management, Demand Planning, Logistics or Forecasting.
What will you get from us?
A fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience and exposure in your three placement roles
During the scheme you will attend various off-job training courses that will support your personal development
You will receive regular reviews and feedback from your line manager - all to help you learn and develop
You will work alongside experienced professionals and learn on-the-job all of our processes and ways and working. You will be given early responsibility which will give you exposure to key business activity
At the end of the scheme, we will continue to support your career progression and development, the pace of which will be dictated by two things – your personal capability and potential and the right opportunity becoming available
What will we expect from you?
The permanent right to work in the UK
To take ownership for your own learning and show commitment to the scheme and to the roles you perform
Team player – we are all in it together here at Premier Foods
Our graduates play a role in supporting our ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) strategy, primarily around being charity/volunteering champions
2.1 (obtained or predicted) degree in an engineering, manufacturing or science related discipline
The package and benefits
Starting salary - £30,000 per annum
Attractive benefits package including: 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, pension scheme, life assurance, employee discount scheme including travel, food and shopping discounts.
A real community of like-minded fellow graduates
A Business Mentor
More than 10 days of off-job development workshops covering such topics as communication, presentation and influencing skills
Invitations to social events and executive networking opportunities. Our graduates are sociable and enjoy informal dinners and drinks and have the opportunity to attend more formal events such as charity dinners and sales conferences.
A great British food company
Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.
Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
