Operations Graduate

Role: Operations Graduate (leading to Deputy Shift Manager) Salary: £30,000 (increasing to £33,000 in Year 2) Location: Lacock, Wiltshire We are seeking a driven and ambitious Operations Graduate to join our production and packing facility in Lacock, Wiltshire. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food production, supply chain management, and operational excellence within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Upon joining as an Operations Graduate, you will spend 3 months undergoing a company-wide induction across various departments to understand and optimise processes, improve efficiency, and support key operational initiatives. You will then join the production department to continue your training and development. Alongside which, you will have the opportunity to study for a professional qualification and complete our Stonegate Management Course. Upon successful completion of your Operations Graduateship, you will have the opportunity to stay with Stonegate as a Deputy Shift Manager for one of our production shifts. Shifts we operate: * 06.00am – 18.00pm, 4on4off * 06.00am – 14.00pm, Monday – Friday * 18.00pm- 02.00am, Monday – Friday About Stonegate Farmers Ltd Stonegate Farmers Ltd is an integrated free range and organic egg business organised across three divisions comprising farming and agriculture, egg packing and cooked egg processing. Established in 1926 and under new ownership since 2016, we have grown into one the largest free-range and organic egg producers within the UK. Moving millions of mother nature’s most fragile food items every day takes finesse and know how. We work closely with our producers to collect, grade and package each individual egg. We deliver daily from hen houses right across the country to the most exclusive restaurants and to many of the UK’s leading supermarkets, together with first class egg products to some of the biggest names in food manufacturing. So many fresh eggs requires fresh thinking therefore we only employ the most enthusiastic people for our operations, who have hearts of gold – just like our eggs! Role & Responsibilities: * Work across various operational functions, including production, logistics, and quality assurance. * Support process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise supply chain operations. * Assist in the implementation of new systems and best practices. * Gain exposure to leadership and management responsibilities through structured development and training Person Specification: * Able to display our company values: Respect, Aspire, Courage, One Team & Diversity * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. * A proactive and adaptable approach to work. * Passion for the food industry and a desire to develop a career in operations. Qualifications / Experience: * Ideally degree qualified in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field. On offer: * £30,000 P/A (Increasing to £33,000 in Year 2) * Comprehensive training and mentoring * Exposure to all aspects of operations * Clear career progression opportunities * Subsidised canteen * On-site gym * Weekly free eggs