2026 Food Safety& Quality Graduate Programme

Overview

Food, Safety & Quality Graduate

Start date : September 2026

Contract : Full time; permanent

You will be based in one of the following locations :

• Mozzo (Italy)
• Cork (Ireland)
• Madrid (Spain)

Join Kerry and Shape the Future of Sustainable Nutrition

At Kerry, we’re tackling one of humanity’s greatest challenges : delivering sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people while protecting our planet. It’s a monumental task, and we need ambitious graduates bursting with innovative solutions to real-world problems. If you’re an agile, collaborative team player, we offer a career where you can make a real difference and help secure our future.

Do you have what it takes to deliver sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people? Rise to the challenge with one of our Graduate Programs.

This permanent, full-time role begins with a structured 2-year programme that includes rotational placements across different teams and functions. From day one, you’ll be immersed in real-world challenges, supported by a global network of mentors, and empowered to make meaningful contributions. With structured learning, cross-functional exposure, and opportunities to relocate across Europe, the programme is designed to give you the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in your career.

Our Food, Safety & Quality (FSQ) Program

Our Food, Safety & Quality Graduate Development Program is designed to be challenging, providing comprehensive training, practical experience, and knowledge across various quality and food safety activities and systems at our production facilities. You will collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering, building a network within the broader Kerry FSQ Community.

This structured program includes rotations across at least two manufacturing sites, each with different process technologies, products, and end markets. The goal is to develop successful and experienced professionals ready to transition into managerial roles by the end of the two-year program. You will receive mentorship and leadership support to ensure your development stays on track.

What you might be doing

Do you have what it takes?

Submit your application only for the program of your interest. Any multiple applications will be withdrawn.

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