Food Safety Quality & Animal Welfare Placement
We have a number of opportunities across our sites throughout the UK for a student placement in food safety, quality and animal welfare (FSQAW) department within Dunbia. This placement will engage you in a driven supportive team within a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
You will have the opportunity to experience the red meat food supply chain through a specifically developed work placement program ensuring you gain relevant experience and an opportunity to put your skills and knowledge into practice. Your work placement will include legislative and regulatory standards, challenges and risks associated with food safety and quality, sampling and testing, auditing and compliance, and project work. Along with an overview of how food safety and quality fits into the supply chain as a whole and the impact on the food we eat.
You will be hands-on from the start, with plenty of learning opportunities and time for consolidation through a structured workbook and placement package.
Gaining a full understanding of operations is key for a successful career in the Food Safety and Quality field and so obtaining knowledge of the following areas is desirable depending on site functions:
* Procurement
* Slaughter
* Boning/Production
* Customer Specifications
* Stock Rotation (Maturation)
* Retail intake
* Retail Processing and Packing
What we are looking for
* Current studies in Food Science, Agricultural Science or related degree;
* An interest in the red meat processing industry and a desire to experience it first-hand.
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office;
* Understanding of team dynamics, demonstrating the ability to work as an active and constructive member of a team with a professional enthusiastic attitude;
* Excellent attention to detail;
* The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
Additional job details
Location: Clitheroe, County Tyrone
How to apply
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 January 2025.
We're a family-owned company and a global leader in the food industry, creating consistent quality meat products from sustainable sources for some of the UK’s biggest supermarkets and food service providers. With 13 sites throughout the UK, Dunbia is a division of Dawn Meats employing over 5,200 people. Our passion for quality and innovation drives our rapid growth, and we're looking for ambitious graduates like you to join our team.
Our commitment to consistent quality is recognised by some top industry awards. In 2022 we won Meat Manufacturing Company of the Year and 3 stars at the Great Taste awards as well as recent wins at Quality Food Awards, Northern Ireland Food & Drink Awards and the Women in Meat Awards.
Imagine being part of a company that values integrity, trust, and creating better food naturally. By investing in innovation and sustainability, we aspire to become a key partner for new and existing customers. We welcome and encourage the fresh ideas, enthusiasm and energy new graduates bring to Dunbia.
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