Operations Placement

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 Details

The operations function within ABP ensures that our products are safe, legally compliant, and meet with our customer requirements.

Our under-graduate program will provide individuals with a thorough understanding of all operational aspects of our business from abattoir to finished product. As an under-graduate, you will have a structured development program supported by your manager, mentor, and learning department.

This is a fantastic opportunity for under-graduates who wish to pursue a career in the fresh food industry. It will provide individuals with practical experience of working for one of the largest meat businesses in Europe.

Under Graduate Programme

This twelve-month under-graduate program will ensure that you gain hands-on, practical experience in all aspects of the meat manufacturing operations and supply chain. You will get exposure to the various different processes that contribute towards ensuring our end products are safe, compliant, and meet our customers' strict quality requirements.

Knowledge & Experience

We're looking for under-graduates that are:

• Passionate about working in the food industry
• Have an appreciation for the complexities that come with a career in the red meat industry
• Able to work effectively on your own using your initiative and in a team environment which is often fast paced and customer driven
• Great communicators with the ability to influence others
• Highly computer literate
• Hold a full UK driving licence

We reserve the right to enhance criteria at shortlisting stage.