ABP UK

This is a graduate operations role in the meat industry, combining process management, commercial projects, team leadership, and supply chain exposure to develop practical business and operational skills.ABP is one of Europe’s leading beef processors. We have built our success on entrepreneurship, technological investment and a deep knowledge of the sectors in which we operate. As key stakeholders in the integrity of the food supply chain we are focused on ensuring the full traceability of our products. Our core business – ABP Beef – is supported by its renewable, pet food and protein divisions, which combine to ensure the value of by-products is maximized and the environmental impact of the business and our customers is minimized. Our company has doubled the size of its business in the past 10 years, and continues to seek additional growth opportunities through organic initiatives and potential acquisitions. Opportunity DetailsYour primary role will be to assist in the operational running of the business. This will include responsibilities such as overseeing process flow, supporting commercial projects, investigating waste management and improving efficiencies where possible. Alongside this, there will be opportunities for you to take responsibility of teams, allowing you to develop your management style and your ability to problem solve and lead a team effectively.We will help you gain an understanding of the core processes within the meat industry by teaching you all about process, retail production, manufacturing and procurement, the effect of freezing meats and general operational running. Moving into your second year, you will continue your professional learning by gaining experience in hands on butchery, costings, business strategy, commercial development and people management as well as covering modules in sustainability and supply chain management.  Preferred Skills & ExperienceWe’re looking for hands on graduates that have studied an Agri, Food Science or Business/Management related degrees. ·      Ideally you will have a 2:2 or above·      You will be enthusiastic and motivated by learning·      You will be numerate, confident with numbers and able to assimilate complex information·      You will have strong IT skills, particularly Excel·      You will have attention to detail and take pride in high standard of work·      You will have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team·      You will be resilient and able to work with pace and to use your initiative·      Full UK driving license is desirable

Posted 13 days ago

A 24-month IT Graduate Programme with three 8-month rotations providing hands-on experience across site-based IT, central IT functions, and specialist/project roles, preparing graduates for permanent IT positions.ABP is one of Europe’s leading beef processors. We have built our success on entrepreneurship, technological investment and a deep knowledge of the sectors in which we operate. As key stakeholders in the integrity of the food supply chain we are focused on ensuring the full traceability of our products Our core business – ABP Beef – is supported by its renewable, pet food and protein divisions, which combine to ensure the value of by-products is maximized and the environmental impact of the business and our customers is minimized. Our company has doubled the size of its business in the past 10 years and continues to seek additional growth opportunities through organic initiatives and potential acquisitions The IT Graduate Programme is a structured 24-month rotational programme designed to develop future IT professionals with a strong understanding of both business operations and enterprise IT services within ABP UKGraduates will complete three 8-month rotations, gaining hands-on experience in site-based IT, central IT functions, and specialist or project-based roles. The programme provides exposure to live operational environments and core IT systems, preparing graduates for permanent roles within the IT function. As part of your induction, you’ll join a bootcamp in all things People and Places. After this, you’ll rotate through a variety of teams – either specialist centres of expertise or generalist teams that work directly with the businessPrimary ObjectiveTo develop adaptable and capable IT professionals by providing structured exposure to operational IT environments, central IT functions, and specialist disciplines, while supporting the delivery and improvement of IT services across ABP UK  Programme Structure:Rotation 1: Site-Based Business & IT Foundations (8 months) (Location confirmed upon offer)Based at an ABP UK production site, this rotation focuses on understanding the core business and operational environmentGraduates will gain hands-on experience supporting core IT systems, assisting with end-user support and incident investigation, and understanding how IT supports production, logistics, and business continuityRotation 2: Central IT Functions & Specialist Exposure (8 months)Based within central IT teams (Birmingham), this rotation focuses on developing deeper technical and functional knowledgeGraduates may gain exposure to infrastructure and platform support, Digital Workplace services, service and incident management, business applications such as Innova, and other specialist IT functions depending on business need and individual developmentRotation 3: Advanced Placement / Project / Specialism (8 months)The final rotation consolidates learning and prepares graduates for a permanent role within the IT functionGraduates may undertake defined IT projects, continue within a specialist area, or support cross-functional IT initiatives with increased responsibility under guidance and mentoringProgramme OutcomeOn successful completion of the programme, graduates will be considered for permanent roles within the IT function, including Digital Workplace, IT Operations, Infrastructure, or specialist IT teams, subject to business requirements and performance This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and vibrant team in an all-encompassing training programme! Knowledge & ExperienceKey Responsibilities·        Support day-to-day IT operations under supervision·        Assist with investigation and resolution of incidents and service requests·        Work with site and central IT teams to support live IT environments·        Contribute to documentation, knowledge bases, and process improvement initiatives·        Participate in training, development, and learning activities·        Adhere to IT policies, security standards, and operational procedures·        Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholdersSkills, Knowledge & Experience·        Essential: Degree (or equivalent) in IT, Computing, or a related discipline·        Strong interest in IT systems, technology, and business operations·        Good communication and interpersonal skills·        Logical and analytical approach to problem solving·        Ability to work effectively as part of a team·        Desirable: Awareness of Microsoft 365, enterprise IT environments, or cloud technologiesPersonal Attributes·        Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn·        Adaptable and flexible in a changing operational environment·        Professional and confident when dealing with stakeholders at all levels·        Organised, reliable, and capable of managing priorities effectively·        Due to the remoteness of some of our factories we are seeking candidates that hold a full UK driving licence

Posted 13 days ago