Operations Assistant

Graduate Operations Programme Food Manufacturing (UK Top 100 Brand) Key Criteria: Programme start date: 7 September 2026 Location: Kirkham, Lancashire (on-site) Salary: 28,000 in Year 1, rising to 29,500 in Year 2 Eligibility: Open to graduates from all degree disciplines Application target: Graduates with a strong work ethic, ambition to lead, and willingness to rotate across departments and locations Key attributes: Team player, analytical thinker, great communicator, physically and mentally resilient Must be mobile and flexible some shifts and travel across UK/Ireland sites required About the Programme This graduate programme is tailored for those looking to step straight into real operational roles with increasing responsibility, backed by formal training, a detailed learner journey, and close mentorship. Your Experience Will Include: Cross-departmental rotations across manufacturing, logistics, quality, technical, and commercial operations Factory floor involvement (90%) learn each production role by doing it yourself Office-based tasks (10%) gradually increase commercial exposure across sales, planning, and management End-to-end process understanding , from procurement and production to customer delivery Hands-on projects covering data analysis, SOPs, process optimisation and customer-specific improvements Presentations and assessments at the end of each rotation to demonstrate learning and progress Skills & Attributes Were Looking For Were open to graduates from any academic background were more interested in how you think, work, and learn than what you studied. You should have: Strong numerical skills able to analyse production data, yields, and operational KPIs A strong work ethic part-time work experience or balancing responsibilities during studies is a plus People management potential confident working with large, diverse teams in a labour-intensive setting Resilience comfortable working in production environments, including meat processing areas Problem-solving mindset especially under pressure Team experience proven collaboration in sports, work, volunteering, or academic projects Clear communication confident presenting ideas and interacting with colleagues from different cultures Youll Thrive If You Are: Driven and ambitious with a desire to become a manager in operations Proactive and curious you dont wait to be told; you ask, explore, and push yourself to learn Flexible and mobile willing to travel across the UK and Ireland, and work different shifts during rotations Aligned with our values : Responsibility take initiative and own your performance Ambition challenge yourself and set big goals Passion for Food genuinely care about quality and the industry Teamwork build great relationships with people at all levels What You''ll Get As part of the Graduate Operations Programme, youll receive: A dedicated mentor to support your career journey A detailed learner journey with checkpoints, feedback, and development plans Regular skills training , hands-on coaching, and leadership development Exposure to a top 100 UK food brand and a pathway into operational leadership Additional Benefits Include: Employee discount scheme Discounted meat products Educational assistance and L&D support Cycle to Work scheme Enhanced holiday with service Employee Assistance Programme55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc

Created: 2025-11-16