
At Dawn Meats our people are our strength and the Brighter Futures Graduate Programme is a key element in building a top class team. We seek graduates with the potential to succeed in a fast-paced business environment and with continuous investment in our Programme, we welcome and encourage the fresh ideas, enthusiasm and energy new graduates bring to the company.
The Brighter Futures Programme provides quality training with hands-on involvement across key areas of the business, investing in our people to develop skills necessary to become the future managers of Dawn Meats.
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Experience is the best teacher, which is why at Dawn Meats, you are given real responsibility from the start. Combined with formal training, you will work with passionate, talented people who will provide invaluable training on the job plus:
- Dedicated mentors;
- First class coaching;
- Direct access to senior leaders;
- Opportunities to undertake assignments, secondments and innovative project work across the business;
- Investment in blue chip residential offsite training.
With no pre-conceived ideas and no limit on your career path, your skills and experiences can be uniquely tailored to the multitude of career opportunities within Dawn Meats. We recognise the importance of continuous development and work closely with recognised Management Development Institutes in Ireland and the UK to develop our Graduates as managers of the future.
We recruit Graduates primarily in the areas of:
- Operations and Production
- Commercial and Planning
- Environmental
- Food Safety and Quality
- Accounting & Finance
- Engineering
- Health and Safety
- HR & Marketing
- Supply Chain
Your role will see you tackle a wide range of business challenges in a busy Production environment.The ideal Candidate will have or demonstrate:
- A relevant third level qualification
- Communication & presentation skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Good inter-personal skills
- Excellent time management
- Ability to deal with challenges systematically
- Good forward thinking and planning ability
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Paid Holidays (Starting at 21 days + Bank Holidays)
- Pension Scheme with Employer contribution
- Company phone & laptop
- Training & Development on the Graduate Development Programme
- Mentoring support & Performance Management
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free Parking
The ideal candidate will:
- Have an appropriate qualification,
- Possess strong interpersonal skills,
- Be flexible, mobile and stimulated by new challenges,
- Be keen to take on responsibility,
- Be self-motivated.
And Preferably:
- Full clean drivers licence
- European or another International language.
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Dawn Meats Recruitment Process
Dawn Meats Recruitment Process typically involves a 3 step process aimed at identifying, attracting, and selecting the best candidates to join our friendly diverse teams.
Vacancies consist of Apprenticeships, Graduate Opportunities, as well as Entry - Senior Level positions.
Here's an overview of the typical steps involved in our Recruitment Process:
Candidates can apply online through various platforms including:
Entry Requirements vary depending on what level of role you are applying for:
Graduate Programme:
The ideal candidate will:
- Have an appropriate qualification,
- Possess strong interpersonal skills,
- Be flexible, mobile and stimulated by new challenges,
- Be keen to take on responsibility,
- Be self-motivated.
And Preferably:
- Full clean drivers licence
- European or another International language.
Apprenticeships
The requirements vary depending on what position you are applying for, however in most cases the ideal candidate will possess:
- H7/O6 or above in five leaving certificate (or equivalent) subjects. A minimum of grade O6 must be obtained in English. A minimum of grade O6 or a B2 or above in Foundation level must be obtained in mathematics
Stage 1. Apply online.
Candidates can apply online or by email to [email protected]
Stage 2. Interview Process
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for initial interviews, which may be conducted over the phone, via video conferencing, or in-person.
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited for additional interviews or assessments to evaluate their suitability for the role in more detail.
- Shortlisted candidates undergo additional rounds of interviews, which may involve meeting with multiple interviewers or panels.
- Depending on the role, candidates may be asked to complete assessments, tests, or exercises to evaluate their skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Stage 3: Offer stage and Onboarding
- Successful candidates will receive a job offer prior to completing a interview.
- After the candidate accepts the offer, the onboarding process begins, including reference checks, induction, and training.
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