We are global leaders and innovators in roadside hospitality encompassing food, fuel and convenience offerings. We are the largest motorway service are operation in both Ireland and the US and the second largest in the UK. At present, we employ over 17,000 employees across Ireland, UK and the US and have annual revenue of more than €4.1 billion.
About Applegreen
We are global leaders and innovators in roadside retail encompassing food, fuel and convenience offerings. Founded in Dublin in 1992, we had expanded internationally and currently have over 17,000 employees and 600 sites across Ireland, UK and the US.
We are deeply committed to our customers and communities and to creating a positive legacy for future generations, reflected by our charity initiatives and sustainability programmes.
Why choose us?
The Applegreen Future Leaders graduate programmes, launched in 2020, have an ambitious purpose to develop high potential graduates into the future leaders of our expanding business.
We are looking for talented graduates who are passionate about retail, ambitious, innovative and have an entrepreneurial spirit to add to our global workforce of retail and corporate experts.
In return, we commit to continuously developing you and to provide meaningful learning experiences alongside a high level of ownership and responsibility.
What are our programmes?
At Applegreen, we have three programmes on offer, Accounting & Finance, Retail and IT :
Our accounting & finance graduate programme is a three-year programme where graduates will have the opportunity to rotate between different finance functions such as Management Accounting, Commercial Finance, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis, Taxation and Consolidation & Reporting.
As an ACCA Platinum Approved Employer, Applegreen graduates are supported to achieve their ACCA qualification through full exam sponsorship, learning support through a chosen tuition provider and a generous study leave policy.
Our retail programme is a two year cross functional programme where graduates will have the opportunity to work in functions such as HR, Marketing, Trading, Analytics and more. Graduates will complete a site rotation to gain hands on experience and will have the opportunity for an international placement in their final year.
Our new IT graduate programme offers an exciting opportunity to rotate between dynamic IT projects and data management functions, providing hands-on experience. Graduates will tackle real-life challenges, gaining valuable skills while enjoying international exposure. This programme is designed to build future tech leaders through diverse experiences and professional development.
What is the graduate training and development offering?
At Applegreen, one of our core values is that we value and develop our people.
Our bespoke “Future Leaders” development programme is custom designed to provide graduates with expert training across the three pillars of self, business, and leadership.
Featuring a combination of workshops, online self-directed learning, webinars and guest speakers, the programme is structured to develop and strengthen the commercial acumen and leadership skills required to succeed in your career.
There is a broad range of topics covered such as business case proposal, influencing and leadership, goal setting and time management, negotiations, effective communications, resilience and design thinking.
You are also fully supported to achieve certified diplomas in Microsoft Excel and Project Management and will have full access to a wide library of learning supports via our tailored graduate portal.
By investing in this development programme, you will accelerate your pathway to future leadership roles.
Why choose an Applegreen Graduate Programme?
- Attractive reward package
- International Opportunities
- Unlimited progression opportunities to realise your career ambitions
- A fun and collaborative work environment
- Rotational structure to accelerate your commercial acumen
- Visibility and engagement with senior management
Applegreen are delighted to be awarded ‘Graduate Employer of the Year’ at the 2024 gradireland Graduate Recruitment Awards!
Applegreen Grad Brochure 2024
- University of Limerick Careers Fair, Sports Arena 26th September 2024
- UCD Careers Fair, O’Reilly Hall 1st October 2024
- GradIreland Careers Fair, RDS Dublin 2nd October 2024
- UCC Careers Fair, 3rd October 2024
- DCU Careers Fair, The Helix 10th October 2024
- TUD Careers Fair, Grangegorman Campus 10th October 2024
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Awards
Graduate Employer of the Year 2024, intake up to 40 Winner
Graduate Employer of the Year 2024, intake up to 40 Winner
ACCA Trainee Development - Platinum
ACCA Trainee Development - Platinum
Best Graduate Training and Development Programme - Business/Management Programme 2023 Winner
Best Graduate Training and Development Programme - Business/Management Programme 2023 Winner
Graduate Employer of the Year 2023, intake up to 40 in the current year - Shortlist
Graduate Employer of the Year 2023, intake up to 40 in the current year - Shortlist
The gradireland Graduate Employee of the Year 2023 Shortlist Sponsored by Core
The gradireland Graduate Employee of the Year 2023 Shortlist Sponsored by Core
Student Voted Sector Awards 2023 Shortlist - Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Management
Student Voted Sector Awards 2023 Shortlist - Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Management
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