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Operations Leadership Graduate Trainee - Northern Ireland

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Location Dungannon
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Join our Triple Award Winning Graduate Programme - Learn Today Lead Tomorrow 

Role: Operations Leadership Graduate Trainee
Start Date: September 2026

This 18‑month structured development programme is designed for ambitious graduates who want to lead people, improve processes and drive performance across fast‑paced manufacturing operations.

 

What you’ll do

  • Complete three 6‑month site rotations at Craigavon, Dungannon, Ballymena 
  • Gain hands‑on experience across fresh poultry. 
  • Develop capability in people leadership, lean production and operational management
  • Work in high‑volume, complex manufacturing environments with real responsibility


What you’ll gain

  • A broad, multi‑protein operational foundation
  • Practical leadership and continuous improvement experience
  • A clear pathway into a people‑leader role on programme completion
  • Ongoing development, coaching and mentoring and the opportunity to apply for a fully funded Mini MBA scholarship

Who we’re looking for 

  • Minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline or completion of a Higher Level Apprenticeship
  • Motivated, resilient and eager to learn
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to rotate sites
  • Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

    Find out more and about the benefits of joining a fast tracked programme: Graduate Trainee Programme ¦ Pilgrim's Europe

Pilgrim’s 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 Pilgrim’s 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 Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.

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