OBFF Early Careers Programme

O'Brien Fine Foods is an Irish family business based in Timahoe, Co. Kildare. First established in 2000, the business has expanded over the years to become the leading producer of cooked meats on the island of Ireland, with a growing presence in the UK. We employ over 700 people and specialise in the manufacture and marketing of premium meats, supplying both branded and private label ranges to retailers across Ireland and the UK from our three manufacturing sites in Timahoe Co. Kildare, Rathowen Co. Westmeath, and Leytonstone in London. Our branded portfolio includes  Brady Family , a household name and Ireland's No.1 cooked meats brand,  Green Farm , Ireland's No 1 white meat brand and  Bearfields , a traditional ham and gammon business in the UK.

Our purpose , which is to  bring better quality food to everyone, every day , is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being a more sustainable and responsible business and have recently achieved BCorp certification, set verified science-based carbon reduction targets and have obtained gold membership within Bord Bia's Origin Green programme. We are now launching our 18- month Early Careers Programme for an Autumn 2024 intake.

We have opportunities to gain experience in the following areas;

• Commercial - Sales, Marketing, Innovation/NPD & Category.
• Finance & Revenue Growth
• Operations & Quality
• ESG, Health & Safety, IT & People & Culture
• Supply Chain, Procurement & Planning

Why people join us!

• Culture of developing and promoting from within the company! We believe in developing our employees and provide unique opportunities to take their career to the next level!
• Our Values of Care, Commitment and Trust.
• Our Guiding Principles of Think Team, Entrepreneurial Spirit and making Long Term Relationships with our Customers.
• We are dynamic and growing!
• Multi site with opportunity to get involved across UK & Ireland.
• Mentor and buddy framework
• Personal & Professional skills development
• Learn by Experience & through others!

Some of the benefits available to you from our Early Career Programme!

• Employee Assistance Programme (VHI)
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Flexible working hours
• I-Care Employee Volunteering Programme
• Refer a friend programme
• Bike to work scheme
• Competitive salary
• Christmas product gift
• Employee shop
• Subsidised meals
• Learning & development platform 

If you are interested!

• You'll need a bachelors degree
• A passion for the food industry