Summer Internship

Job Title: Summer Intern - Technology / Computer Science / System Processes

Location: Liverpool L20 8DF

Salary: £12 per hour

Job Type: Internship, 10 - 12 weeks (Summer 2024)

Working Hours: Mon - Friday 9am-5pm

About the Company:

S&B Herba Foods Ltd are food importers, processors and market leaders in supplying the Manufacturing, Wholesale, Ethnic and Retail Sectors. We are part of the Ebro Foods Group, the largest Rice Company and second largest Pasta Company in the world.

We are entering exciting times in terms of the Company's development. We have just signed up to Investors In People so will be focussing on developing our employees, developing values that meet the needs of the Company to ensure its continued success.

This year, we have started an Intern programme, beginning with our IT Function.

The Role:

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern to join our team for the summer holidays. This position is ideal for students currently studying technology, computer science, or system processes, who are eager to gain practical experience in a dynamic operational and processing environment. The successful candidate will work closely with our IT and operations teams to investigate current processes and suggest technological improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce unnecessary steps.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Analysis: Evaluate existing paper-based processes within our food processing operations
• Data Collection: Gather and analyse data to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Technological Assessment: Research and evaluate technological solutions that could replace or augment current processes
• Recommendation Development: Develop and present detailed recommendations for technological implementations that could enhance operational efficiency
• Pilot Implementation: Assist in the planning and execution of pilot projects to test recommended solutions
• Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation of current processes, findings, and recommendations
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations, IT, and Quality Assurance
• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Technology, Computer Science, Systems Processes, or a related field at a recognised university

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software
• Knowledge of process mapping and improvement techniques
• Basic understanding of food processing operations is a plus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience: Previous experience in process analysis or technological implementation projects is desirable but not required

Benefits

• Practical Experience: Gain hands-on experience in a real-world operational and processing environment
• Mentorship: Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced IT and operations professionals
• Networking: Build a professional network within the food industry
• Development: Opportunity to develop and refine technical and analytical skills.
• Compensation: Competitive internship stipend.

Please submit your application by 24/06/2024 so we can aim for a start date of 1st July and a contract end date of 13th September 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring the possibility of you joining our team for a productive and engaging Summer Internship.

Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of 1st Line Technical Support, IT Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, 1st Line Helpdesk Engineer, IT Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, 1st Line Support Technician, Technical Support, IT Support, Desktop Support, 1st Line Support and IT Systems Support may also be considered for this role.