Up to eight graduate positions at Lakeland Dairies

Lakeland Dairies say there are between 4-8 positions available on their graduate programme this year. As is so often the case with jobs in the agri-food sector, it’s not just candidates from an ag science background that are sought.

While Lakeland are seeking applications from those with a background in Food Science, Human Nutrition and Agri-Science, they are also looking for Information Technology graduates, Supply Chain and Logistics graduates, and Engineering graduates. Crucially however, the closing date is 28 February.

This graduate programme runs for two years. Graduates will complete rotational placements across various areas of the business, usually in departments relevant to their qualification. At the same time, they will complete a Diploma in Management with the Irish Management Institute (IMI). Each participant will be assigned a mentor in the relevant departments together with assistance from a Graduate Programme Co-ordinator to review and discuss progress.

The starting salary will be disclosed to the successful graduates when an offer is being made. Visit www.lakeland.ie/graduate-programme for more information.

Two roles available at present in Lely

Lely is a Dutch-based company founded in 1948 and came to the attention of many thanks to its robotic milking machine at this year’s Ploughing. Lely is currently recruiting to fill two positions – a farm management support role (FMS) and an engineering role (the official title for this position, which was advertised on these very pages recently is “Agricultural Area Service Manager”). “The candidates will be on the road as the positions are predominantly field-based as we support customers locally,” says Lely Sales Manager, Aidan Fallon. "Remuneration will be based on experience and candidates will have the use of a company vehicle. We’ve created over 20 jobs in Ireland in the last two and a half years and we feel that that trend will continue.” Deadline is 28 February. Lely will be recruiting for sales roles and technical support roles at the end of the year.