OverviewCompany:Dawn MeatsJob Description:Operations Student Placement Programme 2026Location:We offer placements at multiple sites across Ireland, including Grannagh (Co. Waterford) Ballyhaunis (Co. Mayo) Charleville (Co. Cork) Kildare town (Co. Kildare)Job type:Full time, 6-month Fixed Term Contract with a possibility to extend further.Remuneration: This is a paid placement position that comes with a financial bursary.About Dawn MeatsDawn Meats is a premium meat processor and supplier of choice for a range of leading supermarkets, food service and restaurant businesses. Established in 1980, Dawn Meats is an industry leader with annual revenues of over €2bn, employing over 8,000 staff in 15 countries and exporting to over 50 countries.ResponsibilitiesRole Summary:Dawn Meats are running a professional work experience programme in order to give 3 rd level students the opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment. The idea of the placement is to allow the successful candidates to experience the day-to-day operations of a meat processing factory and to gain skills that will be transferable as they venture into the workplace following the completion of their 3 rd level course. This placement programme will encompass project work that will enhance your knowledge of the industry and will allow you to see your work implemented in the production environment.You Will ExperienceBeing part of a driven teamPersonalised guidance through a workbook and regular reviewsCollaboration with other departmentsProject workChallenges and risks associated with the meat industryExperience to the meat supply chainBespoke training programmesPresentation experience with professionals in the industryLean managementThe successful candidate will be based in our primary production will gain experience in the following areas.Boning HallAbattoirCommercial Sales OfficeLairage/Cattle ProcurementLoading BayColdstoreDespatch/TransportHealth and SafetyHuman ResourcesQualificationsThe successful candidate will possess the belowSkills & Attributes:Excellent organisation skills and time management.Ability to take ownership of queries/issues, bringing them to a successful conclusion.Enthusiastic attitude to the challenge of the role with a positive can-do approach to tasks.Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.Candidate must be able to work with others in cross-functional role & environment.Good IT Skills.The closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Friday October 17 th, 2025To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.