Alomora Management Training Programme 2 year scheme External Application Pack

Key Objectives To recruit and train the highest calibre within the partner companies To ensure individuals are trained in all relevant disciplines during the 2 year programme To ensure they have well rounded training across the businesses, not “pigeon holed” too early and are able to make informed choices about their career To capitalise on the ideas and enthusiasm that they bring to the programme

Each placement is carefully planned to enable the trainee to develop their competencies and have a full understanding of the business Trainees are appointed a mentor for each module and a review is completed at the end of each module, and feedback will be given throughout. Director Review: each trainee`s progress and achievements will be reviewed towards the end of the programme.Opportunities, long term career goals and further development to be discussed and agreed

What are we looking for? Good communicator with analytical & mathmatical skills Attention to detail and an appetite for problem solving Self motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative Ability to manage a demanding work load and work under pressure Dedication and loyalty

Application Process InterviewGary Thomas Shareholder, Lesley Moore HR Director Rob Kelly Shareholder, Lauren Hakes Elision Business Director, Paul Tyrer Ackio Business Director Presentation10 min presentation to the interview panel why you should be considered to join the scheme Aptitude TestWritten skills– articulate and fluent Data checking test Verbal ability- spelling Numerical test IT Skills assessment Reference /TestimonialPersonal testimonial ideally a previous tutor and work reference if previously within employment Business ReviewExercise to complete on business analysis

Modules Compulsory Modules Optional Modules – (2) Finance Human Resources Business Analyst Technical Customer Service Procurement Consumables Berry Alliance IT Health & Safety- training Production Warehouse Quality Planning Sales Order Processing Procurement Berries Procurement Legumes Sales Business awareness : KPI analysis, business strategy, marketing, business finance

Module Production3 months Warehouse2 months Quality2 months Planning3 months Sales Order Processing2 months Procurement Berries3 months Procurement Legumes3 months Sales3 months Business Awareness1 week Optional Module 16 weeks Optional Module 25 weeks

Challenges of the Scheme You will be expected to get your “hands dirty” within all departments by completing demanding tasks and projects Working independently Working outside of your “comfort zone” Adapting to pressurised situations Working to strict time scales and deadlines

Testimonials from current trainees Francis Baylis……… So far on my management course I have worked in a number of areas, planning, production, warehouse and procurement, I feel the course has boosted my confidence as an individual, I have learnt to be much more professional with my approach to various situations and taught me to work independently, all of which are qualities required to be a successful and efficient employee within any workplace. The course has had a range of departments all very different in the ethics and workings of the roles, but all play a massive part with each other, personally I feel that planning is the area I am best at, with the length of time I have had there on my own which has taught me to learn everything myself and work the department how I feel it works best, I was not enjoying the idea of doing procurement as the job I felt was well out of my comfort zone, but after getting stuck in and having to do the work myself I have thoroughly enjoyed procurement and found it a challenging job to further improve my skills and knowledge, it has shown me that even if a job is out of my comfort zone, it will drive you to work harder. The module I enjoyed the most as it is best suited to me as a person was warehouse, you are constantly on the move physically doing things yourself but as well as that computer based work with attention to detail being key. The general workings of this department were easiest for me to pick up during my time on the course. With only Sales and contracts to go on the course as it stands right now I would see myself pursuing an operations role with it being an up on your feet job with it opening plenty of doors for the future. Which at the start of the course was the module I was most looking forward to, and on reflection I have no regrets about taking up this opportunity as it has taught me to grow up and mature myself as an individual as well as an employee which has given me the confidence to drive on hopefully up the ranks in the future with in the company.

Daniela Ivanova The Management Trainee Scheme is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is driven for a challenge and ambition. I began the scheme in January 2015 with my first module Sales. I had the chance to speak to key customers and to gather information about products and prices. Following the sales module I joined the planning team at Wellpak’s sister company; Elision. Throughout this section, the operational side of the company became clear of how it functions, tasks included: scheduling jobs, checking job and liaising with Elision’s customers were challenges in itself. However, it is interesting to see how the operational and the commercial side link together. My current module is Procurement, and this particular module has to be my favourite one so far. I like communicating with international suppliers, and building up my confidence with buying products and keeping up to date with stock levels. I also found this module challenging when stock levels are short and is tough sourcing products that suppliers are also short of, but then again customer orders have to be fulfilled. I like a tough challenge as this enables me to break into the world of business during my time in training. I have also had the opportunity to work on the actuality of problems in procurement on my own and working out a salutation during that time and at the end, in order to provide professional communication and results with customers and suppliers. On a whole, being on the management trainee scheme, Wellpak provide you with challenges, business knowledge and self-confidence in order to gain the best possible experience for you chosen future career.