A food on the ladder

Sustainability:
A fantastic opportunity to drive change in complex international supply chains and to become a sustainability subject matter expert, ensuring we deliver a competitive advantage for our business and customers. The role will also work within cross-functional teams to deliver financial savings for the business. Reporting to the Head of Sustainability, the role will work on a primarily project basis to manage and mitigate sustainability risks across our supply chains.

Finance:
Our finance roles touch all areas of the business. Using a wide range of financial data and business knowledge, they provide accurate and timely financial information that is crucial to the success of our business. The role will rotate over a number of finance functions from both a central or site finance specialism, developing a broader business knowledge.

Operations:
Being involved in an Operational traineeship means that you will be exposed to all key areas of the process from product knowledge to operational excellence, planning and carcass balance.  The trainee will rotate over a number of areas of the business also learning about processes, budget and spend, H&S, HR, Commercial (not exhaustive).

Technical:
The Technical trainee will participate in three, six-month modules with the overall aim that by the end of the programme you will become an expert on the factory operations and the supply chain. The three rotations serve to build and develop on previously and newly acquired knowledge, learning about lots of different areas of the technical function including Yield and Quality Measures, H&S, Environmental SOPs, Packaging, Process Improvement and Operational Excellence to name a few.

Getting started

You will begin your time with us by spending a full and engaging week on what we call our Farm to Fork experience, learning about our full supply chain, from pig production right through to a product ending up on retail shelves.

What we bring to the table

• £26,663 starting salary
• A professional qualification in Leadership and Management
• Mentoring
• An existing Early Careers community
• Discounts on retail, food, travel and more

Feed your Lifestyle
Being a trainee can be hard work.  To reward you for all your time and effort, we offer a competitive starting salary alongside access to our rewards system, which means discounts on cinema tickets, food, in your favourite shops and much more. Our Trainees won’t feel alone. There is a whole cohort of Trainees around Pilgrim’s for you to develop, socialize and share the journey with.

Feed your Knowledge
Our Traineeships aren’t ‘regular jobs’, and we don’t want your learning to stop after you’ve gained your qualification. We will provide you with bespoke coaching that will truly help you to unlock your potential. You will be expertly mentored by a member of our Leadership Team and provided with opportunities to develop your skills.

As a Pilgrim’s trainee you have a choice: specific or generalist? If you are interested in a specific career within the industry, such as Engineering, you can apply directly for a role. Alternatively, you can take part in our specific traineeships which we recruit annually.

Undertaking an apprenticeship is hard work. Luckily, we will provide you with the right amount of support so you can thrive. Your manager and teams will be there for your day-to-day needs and you will be provided with a mentor who will guide you through various situations. All training providers will give you extensive support in completing your studies.

80% of your time will be spent at work: learning your job and picking up new skills.

20% of your time will be spent at college, mentoring sessions, job shadowing, other training and masterclasses.