Compliance and Quality Graduate

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):

Driving Key Quality Projects, setting up the required KPI's

GMP audits

Pass customer audits

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:

Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen

Free On-site parking with access to electric chargers

Wellness Initiatives such as wellness week

Keelings Values

People Matter

Teamwork

Integrity

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 recruitment_keelings@keelings.com

Recruitment Process

1. CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt

2. Phone Screening

3. 1st Interview

4. 2nd Interview

5. Outcome & Feedback

Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/

Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people/