Summer 2025 – Join us - Listowel

Are you currently studying and interested in a Summer opportunity with Kerry Listowel in 2025?

We are always on the lookout for top talent who wish to advance their career and join Kerry Group in our Kerry Dairy Ireland business!

What does the role of Summer Student look like?

In this role you will be responsible for process operations and / or testing, fault finding, fault rectification and escalating problems in the correct way. You will have awareness of Health & Safety and Food Safety compliance as well as internal and external customers standards and codes of conduct.

You will be able to work as part of a team and have good problem-solving skills. Ideally you will have basic food hygiene experience and have worked in a food environment before.

What is in it for you?

This is an opportunity to gain Operational / Technical experience within a multinational organisation.

Creating a World of Sustainable Nutrition. Consumers want food and beverages that are healthier and taste great while respecting the planet. Kerry is partnering with our customers to create a world of sustainable nutrition for over two billion people by 2030.

Kerry Group is an equal opportunities employer and accepts applications from all members of the community.

About the Dairy Business

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial retail presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.  

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

Please note: we can only accept online applications.