C&D Foods | Graduate Applications

GRADUATE PROGRAMME 2027

Location: Ireland with secondment to company sites in UK and across Europe

Programme Duration: 24 Months

Start Date: December 2026 and September 2027

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER WITH US!

Are you an ambitious graduate ready to make an impact and accelerate your career development?

We are seeking talented, motivated, and commercially minded graduates to join our Graduate Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop key professional skills, and work alongside experienced leaders in a dynamic and international business environment.

Our programme is designed to provide structured learning, real-world project experience, mentoring, and exposure to multiple areas of the business, helping you build a strong foundation for a successful career.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

As a Graduate Programme participant, you will:

• Work on meaningful projects that contribute to business success.
• Develop professional and technical expertise through structured training and development.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different functions and locations.
• Gain exposure to leadership and business decision-making processes.
• Enhance your communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Build a professional network and receive support from experienced mentors.

SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Critical thinking
• Digital literacy
• Strong communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Problem-solving ability
• The ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
• Leadership potential

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

We are looking for graduates who possess and demonstrate qualities that will help drive our business forward:

• Adaptability and a willingness to embrace new challenges
• Pragmatism & Resilience - we operate at pace and within the real world!
• Curiosity with a continuous learning mindset - the only constant is change! We learn and grow every day.
• Drive and ambition to become a leader within our business
• Mobility & Flexibility - Willing to rotate across locations in our Irish, UK, and European sites or functions as part of the programme

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should:

• Open to applicants with a Leaving Certificate or equivalent, though a third-level qualification (such as a 2.2 honours degree in Engineering, Food Science, or a related discipline) is highly advantageous.
• Have up to 3 years post qualification experience
• Be eligible to work in Ireland.

LANGUAGES

As we operate in an international environment, proficiency in one or more European languages would be advantageous, particularly:

• French
• Danish
• Spanish
• German

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Structured graduate development programme
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals
• Exposure to a broad range of business functions
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit:

• An up-to-date CV
• A cover letter outlining your interest in the Graduate Programme and some information about you - what are you looking for in your new career move?

Application Closing Date: 1st November 2026 (2026 intake) / 30th January 2027 (2027 intake)