Food Safety, Quality & Animal Welfare Placement - Lancashire
We have several opportunities across our UK sites for student placements in the Food Safety, Quality, and Animal Welfare (FSQAW) department within Dunbia. These placements will involve working within a supportive team in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
The placement offers hands-on experience in the red meat food supply chain through a specially developed program, ensuring you gain relevant skills and knowledge. Your work will include understanding legislative and regulatory standards, challenges in food safety and quality, sampling and testing, auditing and compliance, and participating in project work. You will also learn how food safety and quality integrate into the entire supply chain and their impact on the food we consume.
You will be actively involved from the start, with ample learning opportunities supported by a structured workbook and placement package.
To succeed, gaining a comprehensive understanding of operations is essential. Knowledge in 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 degrees
* An interest in the red meat processing industry and a desire to gain firsthand experience
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Understanding of team dynamics, with the ability to work as a proactive and constructive team member with a professional attitude
* Excellent attention to detail
* The candidate must have the right to work in the UK by the start of the placement
* Note: Dunbia values all applications but does not provide feedback on unsuccessful shortlisting
Additional job details
Location: Clitheroe, County Tyrone
How to apply
Click 'Apply' to start your application. This position will be available on Prospects until 30 June 2025.
Remember to mention Prospects when contacting us.
We are a family-owned company and a global leader in the food industry, producing consistent quality meat from sustainable sources for major UK supermarkets and food service providers. With 13 UK sites, Dunbia is part of Dawn Meats, employing over 5,200 staff. Our passion for quality and innovation fuels our growth, and we seek ambitious graduates to join our team.
Our commitment to quality has been recognized with awards such as Meat Manufacturing Company of the Year (2022), 3-star ratings at the Great Taste Awards, and recent wins at the Quality Food Awards, Northern Ireland Food & Drink Awards, and Women in Meat Awards.
Join a company that values integrity, trust, and natural food creation. We invest in innovation and sustainability, aiming to be a key partner for new and existing customers. We welcome the fresh ideas and enthusiasm that graduates bring.
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