Dunbia
Operations Placement
Operations Placement at Dunbia, based in Okehampton, South West. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Okehampton, South West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Warehouse Logistics
Reference vacancies/9070944-operations-placement
About the role
Overview
Dunbia is one of Europe's leading food companies and the desire to create better food naturally is the driving force behind everything they do. Through a combination of organic growth, strategic acquisition and entrepreneurial vision Dunbia has grown into a multi-site, multi-species operation, processing cattle and sheep for national and international markets. Working with more than 30,000 British and Irish farmers, the company partners with some of the world's leading food companies who are attracted by its commitment to sustainability and quality.
This placement will be in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment gaining a hands-on experience across operations, production and commercial with a focus on continuous improvement resulting in a truly unique understanding of a complex food processor.
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.
Responsibilities
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 & commercial is key for a successful career in the meat industry and so obtaining knowledge of the following areas is desirable:
- Lairage
- Slaughter
- Boning/Production
- Customer Specifications
- Stock Rotation (Maturation)
- Despatch
Qualifications
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We reserve the right to close the role should suitable applicants by found in advance of the closing date.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We reserve the right to close the role should suitable applicants by found in advance of the closing date.
While Dunbia value all applications, it's policy is to not provide feedback on any applications that are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage.
Dunbia is one of Europe's leading food companies and the desire to create better food naturally is the driving force behind everything they do. Through a combination of organic growth, strategic acquisition and entrepreneurial vision Dunbia has grown into a multi-site, multi-species operation, processing cattle and sheep for national and international markets. Working with more than 30,000 British and Irish farmers, the company partners with some of the world's leading food companies who are attracted by its commitment to sustainability and quality.
This placement will be in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment gaining a hands-on experience across operations, production and commercial with a focus on continuous improvement resulting in a truly unique understanding of a complex food processor.
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.
Responsibilities
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 & commercial is key for a successful career in the meat industry and so obtaining knowledge of the following areas is desirable:
- Lairage
- Slaughter
- Boning/Production
- Customer Specifications
- Stock Rotation (Maturation)
- Despatch
Qualifications
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We reserve the right to close the role should suitable applicants by found in advance of the closing date.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We reserve the right to close the role should suitable applicants by found in advance of the closing date.
While Dunbia value all applications, it's policy is to not provide feedback on any applications that are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage.
Reference: vacancies/9070944-operations-placement · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 12 Dec 2026 · Listed via Dunbia
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