When is the start date?

We are recruiting graduates to start employment with us on 7^th September 2009.

What type of graduate roles are you recruiting into for 2009?

We are recruiting graduates for 2009 into the following roles:

Where will I be based?

Note: All candidates will be required to be mobile as travel between UK & Ireland sites, visits to customers or suppliers and travel to European sites is sometimes necessary.

Department	Location
Sales	This role is based out of our Head Office in Hayes, but is likely to require you to travel around the country.
Finance	This role is primarily based at our Head Office in Hayes, but you may be required to work at some of our other UK sites.
Information Technology	This role will be primarily based out of our Head Office in Hayes or at our Kitt Green site in Wigan. The role is likely to require travel across Europe.
Engineering	This role will primarily be based at our Kitt Green site in Wigan but could be based at any of our manufacturing sites across the UK.

 

The starting salary for successful graduate candidates is £25,000, plus performance related bonus.

What will happen at the end of the graduate scheme?

If we have been impressed with your performance during the graduate scheme you will move into a specific role within the business. What this role will be and the exact time this will happen will depend upon lots of factors; your performance, your careers aspirations, the timing of opportunities, other internal candidates and more. We will be working with you to shape your career and respond to real business demands. Rather than progressing everyone into the same roles, at the same level, at the same time, we prefer to treat you as an individual.

Do you specify a degree discipline and class? 

We require all candidates to be expecting or have achieved a minimum 2:2 honours degree. Please see below for a list of the specific degree discipline requirements for each role:

Engineering – engineering degree, ideally mechanical or electrical engineering

Finance – finance, business or numerical based degree

Sales – any degree

Information Technology – any degree

What kind of people are you looking for?

For all candidates we are looking for evidence of these three areas:

Potential	Competencies	Values
The ability to quickly progress in their career and the long term potential and ambition  to move into senior roles	Our three core competencies; Delivering outstanding results – made up of Achievement drive, Analysis & decision making, Planning & organising Role model leader – made up of Team Leadership, Developing partnerships, Effective communication Strategic thought leadership – made up of Business development, Strategic capability, Visionary leadership, Driving innovation.	Our five shared values; collaboration, urgency, integrity, achievement, accountability

By discipline

Department	Key competencies & additional skills
Sales	Achievement Drive Business development Developing partnerships Negotiation skills Commercial awareness
Finance	Analysis & decision making Excellent numerical reasoning ability Specific finance related qualifications/experience – particularly SAP
Information Technology	Analysis & decision making Developing partnerships Project management skills Specific IT related qualifications/knowledge/experience, particularly of SAP
Engineering	Analysis & decision making Planning & organising Team Leadership Developing partnerships Driving innovation Project management skills Problem solving skills Specific weighting given to Mechanical/manufacturing engineers

Are there any age restrictions?

None, we will consider applications from individuals of all ages.

I am disabled, can I still apply?

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. If you have any special needs or are having difficulty applying because of a disability, please advise us and we will endeavor to make any adjustments necessary.

Will you accept applications from someone who requires a work permit?

We are unable to accept applications from individuals who do not already have the permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK or Ireland.

Do you pay relocation expenses?

There is support for relocation for both placement participants and graduates. The level of financial support will depend upon your circumstances but you can typically expect to receive a £500 relocation payment if required. Other support includes advice from existing employees on the local area, a relocation guide or paid time in a hotel.

Will you pay travel expenses to attend the assessment centre?

We will reimburse reasonable travel and any claim should be supported by receipts.

What is the recruitment process?

All completed applications will be sifted against the selection criteria and suitable candidates will progress to the next stage which will be a telephone interview. Successful candidates at this stage will be invited to an assessment centre. This will be followed by an interview with the Exec member for the functional area you have applied to.

Can I obtain feedback if I am unsuccessful in my application?

Feedback will be provided to candidates who are unsuccessful. The feedback will be provided via email and will relate to the score your application receives. All attendee’s at assessment centre will receive personal feedback.

What is the closing date for applications?

Closing date for applications is 1^st December 2008. However as we will fill our vacancies on an ongoing basis, we would encourage you to submit your application to us as soon as possible.

How can I find out about other opportunities with Heinz?

http://www.heinz.co.uk/content/careers_at_heinz.aspx