About Keelings
Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top-quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships - powered by our dedicated people.
Purpose of the Role
Join Keelings! You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.
Keelings Graduate Growth
The Keelings Graduate Growth programme is specifically designed to equip high-performing graduates with the skills and experience needed to excel in the FMCG industry and grow their career with Keelings. Graduates are hired into a specific (not rotational), permanent role aligned to their Degree/Masters level education, across one our six Irish business units. Whilst learning vital 'on the job' skills, graduates will be supported by a Keelings Group wide graduate development programme, project initiatives and social activities. Keelings Graduate Growth programme commences in September 2024. If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to participate in our Graduate Assessment Centre mid/end June as the first stage in our recruitment process. Join us in our mission to sustainably grow, source & market quality fresh produce.
Our Strategic Priorities
Better Food - We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.
People - We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards.
Better Ways - Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.
Better World - We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.
Partnerships - Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.
Growth - We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Main Responsibilities
Quality:
Support the Quality team with ongoing technical & quality projects
Communicate effectively with QA Manager/ Technical Manager to learn all aspects of the quality function
Adhere to best practice to achieve Customer Quality Service Level and Delivered Service Level. General administrative tasks as required
Compliance:
Assist with internal audits ensuring all necessary & correct measures are in place
Support the implementation of the Food Safety App across the business
Communicate effectively to build and maintain good working relationship with internal contacts, e.g. commercial, operations, transport teams
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
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Driving Key Quality Projects, setting up the required KPI's
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GMP audits
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Pass customer audits
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Drive Food Safety across the business
Key Skills & Knowledge
Essential:
Must have achieved a minimum 2.2 in their studies at level 8 or 9 in Food Science (or similar)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Be able to perform well under pressure in an ever-changing environment
Highly accurate and fine attention to detail essential
Candidates must speak fluent English. Additional language skills would also be desirable.
Candidate will need their own transport as this role is primarily based in St Margaret's, Co Dublin
Knowledge and technical understanding of Quality and Food Safety
Core Competencies
Team player
A positive attitude
Eager to learn and develop both personally and professionally
Flexible and adaptable
Proactive and efficient
Good IT Skills - PowerPoint, word, excel.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Confidentiality/discretion to the highest standard
Planning and organisational skills
The ability to work on their own initiative
Benefits:
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Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen
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Free On-site parking with access to electric chargers
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Wellness Initiatives such as wellness week
Keelings Values
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People Matter
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Teamwork
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Integrity
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Passion for Achievement
Inclusion & Diversity Statement
In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at [email protected]
Recruitment Process
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1. CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
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2. Phone Screening
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3. 1st Interview
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4. 2nd Interview
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5. Outcome & Feedback
Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/
Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people/
