Our Graduate ProgrammeYour Future

Who are Devenish?Devenish create value by delivering scientific solutions for the feed and food industry that improve environmental, animal and human health.

Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Devenish provide innovative nutritional solutions from our 10 manufacturing sites worldwide. Other brands within the Devenish Group of companies include; A-One, a Pig supplements feed business based in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, with a base in Denmark and Hi Peak Organic Feeds, the UK’s only 100% organic feed compounder based in Killamarsh, Sheffield.

Our global presence of over 500 staff enables us to stay at the forefront of the industry, providing proactive solutions to current and emerging challenges, adding value at every stage of the supply chain.

Devenish is defined by our commitment to R&D through innovative feeds and farm management techniques. We have developed a variety of cutting edge trial facilities and work with leading centres of excellence and universities for the development of our products and services.

Programme Opportunities

We have four Professional Graduate pathways for you to choose from, covering multi-species commercial, multi-species technical and nutrition, operations or business services.

Programme Locations include

Programme Delivery

1 Tailored IDPTailored individual development

plans based on individual and department objectives

3InterDepartmentExperience

CommercialTechnical & Nutrition

OperationsBusiness

2 Training

Induction

Department specific on the job training

CMI level 5 certification in Leadership & Management

4 MentoringOne to one mentoring

by a business professional

Our 4 step approach to building your career

Programme Benefits

Application Process

Identification

Agreement

Delivery

Success

For application details and entry criteria please visit www.devenish.com/graduate

Aptitude tests

An interview with your preferred department

Offer made and graduate hired Delivery will include: Business overview and integration event Department specific on the job training Introduction to Management Skills One to One Mentoring

After 2 years successful Graduates will be offered a permanent role within the business and real opportunities for career progression

Remuneration

• £ Competitive salary• Life insurance• Company pension scheme• Free car parking

Travel

• UK wide roles and requirements give graduates the opportunity to travel

Training & Support

• Great learning opportunities through classroom, placement, workshop and on the job experiential learning activities.

Some of our previous Graduates

Emma MooreRuminant Technical SupportMy graduate role within the Devenish ruminant team commenced in November 2016, following graduation from Harper Adams University in September 2016 with a first class honours degree in Bioveterinary Science. Being from a farming background in Northern Ireland, I have always wanted my career to be within the agricultural industry. As such, my association with Devenish began during my university placement yearin July 2014. I was fortunate to work as part of both the Irish ruminant research team and the GB ruminant sales team within Devenish.

Having rejoined after completion of my degree, my role is Ruminant Technical Support, based in GB. During the first 6 months of my graduate position my role was fluid, allowing me to expand my knowledge of each part of the ruminant business.I have been fortunate to have already been given opportunities to further my own personal development and learning, for example a week-long Cow Signals training course in Holland in December 2016 as a result of which I am now a Certified Master. My experience of Devenish has so far been a very positive one – being a progressive company, employees are encouraged to further their own learning and development and follow their interests and passions.

Alan BristowHead of Group Quality & Technical Having graduated from Queens University Belfast with a degree in Agricultural Economics and Management, my journey with Devenish started in December 1999, as the technical/production co-ordinator with manufacturing responsibilities. As the company grew in the early 2000s there were many opportunities to gain experience in other areas of the business. I spent varying periods of time working in the formulations department, setting up the Health and Safety system and working in the sales division.

In 2009 I became part of the senior management team and became more involved in industry groups in Northern Ireland and in Great Britain. In more recent years I have spent a lot of time travelling to GB assisting with the acquisitions of Hi-Peak and A-One and establishing our premix facility in Widnes and only last year was appointed Head of Group Quality and Technical.

Devenish is an excellent company to work for as they are so ambitious, seeking to be market leaders both locally and internationally, creating opportunities for their staff. You are encouraged to work with autonomy and if you bring a new idea forward they are always willing to listen and support you. Devenish is an expanding company and there are always opportunities to further your career if you have the ambition and show the necessary qualities.

Emma McDonaldFood Innovation Manager

I began my career with Devenish in August 2005 following my graduation with BSc (Hons) in Food Science at Queens University, Belfast. When I initially discovered that Devenish was an animal feed company I thought it wasn’t for me, butas I found out more about the company I thought it was worth applying for the interview experience if nothing else! It was during the interview stage that I got a real sense of camaraderie, conviviality and togetherness from the team at Devenish and realised it was a workplace and environment I would really like to be a part of.

Initially my career aspirations were to be responsible for the formulations department and to manage the team and have since moved jobs…and departments…and officesin the last few years and it has worked out well for me. I am now part of the Food Innovation team and I’m doing a totally different type of work to my previous position, going back to my Food Science background. I have a lot of autonomy over my work; I’ve been given my areas of research, but I’m free, within reason, to pursue leads as I feel appropriate. My team have a wealth of knowledge in different areas and so there is always someone to help guide me in areas where I’m not as strong.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Devenish so far, I truly feel that Devenish has allowed me to develop my career in a very successful way. The people are what make Devenish great for me, I’ve made lifelong friends here and genuinely enjoy coming into work and seeing everyone. I feel lucky to be so happy in my work.

Ryan McPolinRuminant GraduateI joined Devenish in September 2016 after graduating with a degree in Agricultural Technology with Professional Studies from CAFRE Greenmount and Queens University Belfast. Throughout my degree I was fixated on becoming a Ruminant Nutritionist and I felt that Devenish were the perfect company to facilitate it.

I initially joined the Technical Department for my first year to get a better feel for the company as there were no openings within the Ruminant Team at the time of joining Devenish.During my time in the Technical Department I was responsiblefor waste management at both the Belfast and Widnes site after I had initially set up the procedures at our Widnes site.

In September 2017 an opening in the Ruminant Team presented itself, my application was successful and I am now pursuing my dream job in one of the top agri-food companies in the country.

The opportunity to enhance and forward your career are endless as Devenish is such a forward thinking and innovative company. It was an easy decision to join Devenish and one of the best choices I have ever made.

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