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Graduate Development Programme / Young Manager Development Programme
We are a multinational company, focused on growing, sourcing, shipping, marketing and distributing fresh produce from sources around the world for Irish, UK and European consumers. Our products include fresh fruit, salads, vegetables, flowers and logistic services.
We are experts in our business with over 60 years experience in the fresh produce sector. Our mission is to work in partnership with our suppliers and customers to deliver quality fresh produce to the consumer.
Keelings Group employs approximately 1000 people throughout the 9 business units - Keelings Multiples, Keelings Farms, Janic (Import/Export) Ltd, Keelings Multiples UK Ltd, Keelings Catering, Keelings Market, Keelings Continental, Keelings Logistic Solutions and Keelings Flowers.
With an annual turnover of approximately €265 million for 2003/2004 Keelings is an extremely successful family run international business.
Introduction
As part of our development plan we have now developed a programme designed to help develop our business through graduates. This initiative will also link in with our overall succession plan.
We offer a comprehensive development programme designed to develop people for the future. The scheme involves, on the job training, project work and ongoing training and development and an opportunity to experience the different business units within the Keeling Group. You will gain experience across a number of different disciplines associated with your selected position, which will be both hands-on and consist of in-house training programme. As you begin to benefit from training then job responsibility increases as you learn and develop.
To start the programme each individual will have their own development plan following a needs analysis, with regular reviews. The overall programme is designed to last 2 years, during which time you will typically complete 4/5 placements (Graduate Programme) and 3/5 placements (Young Manager Programme). Therefore your needs are met in a flexible way. At the end of that period, you will be placed in a defined role within the selected business unit.
You will be assigned to a mentor for the duration of your programmes. Your mentor will be responsible for co-ordinating your programme, ensuring that each assignment has a clear set of objectives and that your career is heading in the direction you want it to take.
The primary locations for the Keeling Group are Ireland and U.K. Your placement will be in either country (one location). However, depending on the particular speciality you select, this may involve spending times in both countries, including spending time in each of the business units. This can be discussed in more detail on application.
Training & Development
It is our policy to help graduates/young managers to broaden their skills and vision. With Keelings, you will achieve this through an induction programme, on the job training, projects and structured training courses. You will also be encouraged to pursue further study. Our training and development programme is designed to allow you to reach your full potential within your chosen field of expertise, while providing an overview of how your departments fits into the business. This will include;
o On the job training
o Company Training programmes
o Opportunities for professional study.
As the programme develops, there will be a number of graduates/young managers in our company at any one time. You will have an opportunity to learn from each other and share your learning experiences. A separate development programme will be designed for each selected area where the development needs and training needs will be met for the specific roles that you have selected.
Opportunities
At Keelings, we focus on graduates/young managers who have already decided on their chosen career discipline. This year we are looking for graduates/young managers who are interested in a career in one of the following areas:
o Logistics (to include supply chain; transport; warehouse)
o Technical
o Commercial Department
o Operations
o Horticulture
Rewards
As a graduate, you will receive the following starting salary and benefits package
o A basic salary of €22,000 - €24,000
o 20 days holidays
o Discounts on healthcare
o Assistance with further education
o Subsidised canteen.
As a Young Manager, you will receive the following starting salary and benefits package
o A basic salary of €25,000 - €30,000 (this may vary depending on experience)
o 20 days holidays
o Discounts on healthcare
o Assistance with further education
o Subsidised canteen.
How To apply
We are looking for ambitious, hard working and achievement oriented graduates/young managers who relish a challenge. We also require a certain level of academic achievement and we would typically like to see a 2:1 degree.
The Young manager scheme provides the same level of training as our Graduate Programme, but is more suitable for people who already have professional experience within their chosen function. Applicants for the young manager programme should have at least two years post graduation experience in the chosen function.
The way to apply for our graduate/young manager scheme is online. Please click on the link below to start your online application form.
Click here to go to the Graduate Programme/ Young Manager Application Form
Selection process:
o Online applications
o Assessment centre and/or aptitude tests
o Interview
Schedule:
o Closing date for applications 15th January 2005
o Assessments/Interviews January/February
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