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Are you ready to start your career? One that challenges you, develops you and sets you up for long‑term success? At The Compleat Food Group, we believe in growing talent, empowering ideas and helping you build a career driven by purpose, passion and potential. That’s why we created IGNITE, our Graduate Leadership Scheme designed to positively shape the future leaders of the food industry.
Who are we?
The Compleat Food Group are one of the UK’s fastest growing chilled food manufacturing companies, known for our innovative products, working at pace and our never‑ending commitment to quality and integrity. We launched our Graduate programme in 2022, offering industry‑leading placements across the business that build skills, accelerate development and fast‑track careers into management and leadership.
Role Overview: Logistics Graduate
Join us as a Logistics Graduate and play a hands‑on role across the function. You’ll rotate across our key pillars gaining end‑to‑end visibility of how products move from forecast to customer delivery. If you’re driven, curious and ready to learn fast in a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity to build deep expertise and shape the future of our supply chain.
What is IGNITE?
IGNITE is our Graduate Leadership Programme, created to develop our next generation of future‑focused leaders. This isn’t a scheme where you simply “learn the basics”; it’s the start of a progressive, impactful career.
What you can expect
- Rotational placements where you will experience roles across our different UK locations to help you build a broad skill set. Your first placement will be based in our Redhill site.
- Fast career progression with clear development pathways into management and leadership roles.
- Opportunity for fully funded professional development qualifications*
- Access to business leaders, support teams, and a dedicated early careers network.
- Real responsibilities, meaningful projects and opportunities to make your mark.
- Travel to our UK manufacturing sites for tailored skill sessions along with group projects to ‘Make Your Mark’ including Environmental or Sustainability projects with your fellow future leaders.
- A dynamic work environment that’s fast‑paced, innovative, and collaborative—your ideas will be heard and valued.
- And yes… plenty of free products!
Who are we looking for?
- A minimum of a 2:1 degree (or predicted) in Operations/ Change Management, Supply Chain, Business or related.
- Full commitment to the scheme including continuing your professional qualification.
- Strong communication skills, articulate and confident in presenting ideas and information to all levels.
- Integrity: somebody who can be trusted to do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
- A team player with a strong collaborative mindset, friendly attitude and a willingness to learn, grow and have fun whilst doing it.
- A flexible approach to work as our programme will see you work across a number of our UK locations both day to day and for fixed periods, which could include placements at any of our UK manufacturing sites.
- A full UK driving licence.
What we offer you
- A competitive joining salary of £30k rising to £32k in year two.
- 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays so you have the flexibility to take your holidays when you want.
- 2 employee volunteering days per year.
- Online and high‑street retailer discount scheme with savings on gym memberships, holidays, homeware, technology, and so much more.
- Employee well‑being and community support groups.
- Free financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools and financial aid tools.
- 24/7 access to Grocery Aid (free financial, emotional and practical support).
How to Apply
- Scheme application deadline: 3rd April.
- Assessment centres: Week commencing 13th April held in Derby. No other assessment centre dates will be available.
- Programme kick‑off: For successful candidates, the IGNITE scheme will start week commencing 14th September.
Apply now
Ready to IGNITE your career with us? Apply now by sending your CV and a cover letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the scheme. Please note interview and assessment centre dates cannot be changed; you must be able to attend on the specified dates.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to fairness, equity, inclusivity and respect, ensuring all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed. Contact us with any questions about diversity & inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
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