Placement student – Pig Team

Devenish are a leading provider of environmental, animal and human health solutions and a key influencer in driving health and sustainability throughout the food chain. Devenish have 4 manufacturing sites in the UK and four in the United States, from where they supply innovative nutritional solutions and technical expertise to producers through the farm, feed and food industry in UK, Ireland, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Australasia, Latin America and the USA.

The Role

Devenish manufactures pre-mix and special feed for pigs, poultry, cattle, sheep, equine, game, companion animals and aquaculture. We also deliver tailored nutritional products and solutions for our customers' specific requirements.

We are offering the chance for a highly motivated student to join us on a 9 month placement to work within the R&D cluster of our Pig Team in Northern Ireland commencing December 2022 / January 2023.

This is an excellent opportunity for a person with initiative, who is looking for a challenge that offers a range of personal and career development opportunities and personal fulfilment. You will be given the opportunity to work with various members of our pig team, which should allow you an opportunity to consider your area of preference and focus when you return to university. In addition, dependent on excellent performance through the work placement, this role offers the successful candidate a pathway to secure a permanent role within the pig team upon graduation.

Your placement will cover:

  • Research and reporting
  • Pig nutrition

Key duties include:

  • Support in running and maintaining on farm trials
  • Compilation of trial protocols and results
  • Support sales teams in the dissemination of practical management advice to customers
  • To learn and have an understanding of the requirements for a future career as a nutritionist in the Pig Sector

Essential Criteria

  • Studying a relevant degree – Agriculture or bio science
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to work both unsupervised and as part of a team
  • Strong ICT skills
  • Full driving licence

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please forward your CV and cover letter, indicating why you are suitable for this role to: HR@devenish.com

Closing date for applications: 9th November 2022 at 5pm. Interviews will be held in November 2022.

The Devenish Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.