Technical Graduate Trainee - Anwick, Spalding, Grantham
Pilgrim's Europe, Holbeach, Lincolnshire
Technical Graduate Trainee - Anwick, Spalding, Grantham
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Pilgrim's Europe, Holbeach, Lincolnshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 1 Nov | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 874408227dc74f5687098817a46d1344
Location ref: Holbeach, Lincolnshire
Full Job Description
?? Technical Leadership Graduate Trainee ?? Start Date: Monday 13 September 2027 ?? Applications Close: 13th of January 2027 - we may close applications early due to high applicant volumes. Early application is encouraged. ?? A Triple Award-Winning Graduate & Training Programme Champion Food Safety & Quality. Build a Career That Lasts. Every product we make carries a promise of safety, quality and trust. From Day One, you'll join us on a permanent contract, becoming a valued member of the business while gaining hands-on experience across our Technical function. The programme is designed to prepare you for your first technical leadership role, with clear opportunities for long-term career progression. ?? Your Rotation Journey Over 18 months, you'll complete three structured six-month rotations designed to build your technical knowledge, broaden your experience and prepare you for your first technical leadership role. Rotation 1: Anwick ¦ Fresh Poultry Processing Site Rotation 2: Spalding ¦ Fresh Pork Site Rotation 3: Grantham ¦ Food Service Processing Site You'll learn how safe food is produced at scale by: Understanding food safety principles, hazards, allergens and traceability Supporting day-to-day Technical and Quality activities Auditing production processes and identifying improvement opportunities Contributing to customer, retailer and internal audits Supporting investigations and structured problem-solving activities Working closely with Operations and cross-functional teams to deliver Technical Excellence You'll also gain Food Safety and HACCP qualifications, providing the knowledge and confidence to make fact-based, data-driven decisions. ?? What Makes Our Programme Different? Permanent contract from Day One Competitive starting salary Three structured six-month rotations Three-week immersive onboarding experience Accredited Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) leadership development Food Safety and HACCP qualifications Dedicated mentoring and
coaching support Exposure to senior leaders and our Executive Leadership Team Executive-sponsored business improvement projects Opportunity to apply for a fully funded Mini MBA scholarship Clear progression beyond the programme ?? What Happens After the Programme? Following successful completion, you'll be supported into a role aligned to your development, strengths and business needs, such as: Technical Coordinator Quality Assurance Manager Food Safety & Quality Manager With continued development and support, your career pathway could include: Graduate Trainee
- Quality Assurance Manager Food Safety & Quality Manager Technical Manager Head of Technical Technical Director The graduate programme isn't the finish line. It's the starting point of a career. ?? Who We're Looking For You might be right for this programme if you: Have achieved, or are on track to achieve, a minimum 2:2 Degree or Degree Apprenticeship Have a passion for food safety, quality and continuous improvement Have strong attention to detail and enjoy problem-solving Are motivated, resilient and eager to learn Enjoy working with people and building relationships Thrive in fast-paced environments Want hands-on experience and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves Have the ambition to build a rewarding long-term career Are willing and able to complete all three rotations Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Have the right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available) ?? Relocation Support Temporary relocation support is available and will be discussed during the offer process. ?? Find Out More To find out more about this programme, please visit our website - People - Careers - Graduate Trainee Programme ?? ?? Applications Close: 13th of January 2027 TPBN1_UKTJ