Graduate Trainee

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Date: 14 Sept 2026

Location: Dublin, IE, D02 H638

Company: Ornua Co-operative Limited

Ornua is a leading dairy co-operative which sells premium dairy products globally on  behalf of its Member Co-operatives, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers.  

Ornua has revenues of €3.4 billion and is supported by a global team of approximately 2,800 employees. The Group operates as a commercial organisation across 10 business units, including 12 production facilities located in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa.  

The commercial organisation is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands including Ireland’s most successful food export: Kerrygold. Consumer markets are served by production facilities in Ireland, Germany and the UK and by in-market Sales & Marketing Teams in Asia, Germany, Ireland, MEA, Poland, Spain, rest of Europe and North and Latin America.  

It also manages the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products, the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers globally, and the implementation of de-risking and trading strategies to manage market volatility. These activities are supported by production facilities and in-market teams in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa.  

 

Why these roles are valuable?  

This Graduate Programme is a key component of our organisation, enabling us to invest in the growth and development of the next generation of leaders. 

Graduates will gain exposure to many areas of our business, with primary opportunities in;  

  • Supply Chain 
  • Corporate Procurement 
  • Technology 
  • Human Resources 
  • Internal Audit 
  • Sales 

These roles will be based in Dublin, with one opportunity based in Dubai. 

 

The 24 month Ornua Graduate Programme consists of: 

  • A comprehensive induction programme 

  • Structured rotations (2 X 12 Months) 

  • Classroom based and self-directed learning modules, covering areas such as self-awareness, teamwork, presentation skills, communication and leadership 

  • Mentoring from our experienced leaders 

  • An excellent support network of current and former Graduate Trainees 

 

Key Requirements: 

  • We welcome graduates from all backgrounds and disciplines who are on track to achieve a 2:2 or higher in their degree.  

  • Applicants should have completed their degree no earlier than 2025.  

  • Applicants should be flexible and willing to relocate as a part of their role. 

 

Key Benefits 

  • Competitive Salary 

  • Annual bonus 

  • Defined Contribution Pension 

  • Annual Leave 22 days 

  • 2 weeks Work From Anywhere 

  • Hybrid working (3 days a week in office) 

  • Flexible working 

  • Sports and social clubs 

  • Professional growth and development opportunities to advance your career including Global Mobility opportunities. 

Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd October 2026 

 

Accessibility at Ornua 

Ornua is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We will make every effort to provide for any reasonable accessibility needs you may have during your employment with us. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know — we’re here to support you.