CI Intern / Graduate
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Position Overview & Specifications
Graduate Paid Intern Opportunity – 6months / Permanent £22k Oldham Based
Park Cakes is a c£180 million business which supplies cake and desserts to service the own brands of major retailers, there are three sites based in the North West at Heywood, Oldham and Bolton.
Our products include, high end celebration cake products, slab cakes and mainstream desserts, we mostly supply Marks & Spencer’s although we also supply other major retailers.
We have previously had internships that provide an introduction to our business, from this program potential graduates have gone on to join the business on a permanent basis.
This role is initially for 6 months although may lead to a permanent role with commensurate Graduate salary.
Example Accountabilities
This role is specifically within our CI i.e. Continuous Improvement Department which is involved across several departments to analyse how we operate to make changes to improve our business.
You’ll learn about quality, data analysis and general business processes and get experience across a wide range of Departments and across all levels of the business and have training in Kaizen methodologies.
Candidate Attributes
This intern position is for Graduates / HND Equivalent or similar looking to gain some business experience. Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
- Positive Presence /Confidence & Good Communication Skills
- Good organisational skills in a busy environment
- Computer literate in Microsoft packages
- Able to work individually or as part of a team
- Able to meet deadlines
- Flexible approach to work
Hours: Typically 8.30am – 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4pm on a Friday but flexibility across shifts is required.
Package: £22k per annumplus benefits inc Contributory pension schemeplusRetailer Discount Scheme
To Apply: Please press the ‘Apply’ button. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 14 days. If you have not received correspondence within 14 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in the role.
This role may be of interest to the following: FMCG, Manufacturer, Oldham, Bolton Manchester Trainee Entry Level Apprenticeship Food Manufacturing Business Studies Continuous Improvement Production Manufacturing Warehouse Supply Chain Engineering Process Improvement
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Apprenticeship, Graduate, Internship
Salary: From £22,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: grad2
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CI Intern / Graduate roles across FDR's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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