Job Summary
We are seeking an ambitious graduate who wants to build a successful career in a dynamic commercial environment, with genuine opportunities to progress within our business.
From day one, you'll gain hands-on experience across a range of departments, developing a broad understanding of how our business operates. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues in Commercial, Logistics, Finance and other key areas, giving you valuable knowledge and a strong foundation for your future career.
If you're enthusiastic, eager to learn and ready to work hard, we'll invest in you. You'll receive the training, support and experience needed to develop your commercial skills and build a successful long-term career.
Candidate Profile
- A recent graduate in a commercial/business related field
- A proactive mindset with a hunger to learn and grow
- Exceptional organisational skills to manage documentation, schedules, and correspondence effectively
- Confident, enthusiastic, approachable and motivated
- Effective communication skills for clear interaction with internal teams, clients, customers, and suppliers
- Energetic, flexible and enjoy working as part of a team
- Valid driving licence for site visits or client meetings as needed
- Strong time management skills to prioritise tasks efficiently in a fast-paced setting
About BHJ
BHJ is a Danish-founded, B2B ingredient supplier operating across 13 countries, with revenues of c.£1bn and a production footprint exceeding one million tonnes annually. Part of the Lauridsen Group, BHJ processes animal co-products and ingredients for the pet food and food industries, supplying global manufacturers including Nestlé and Mars.
BHJ UK operates across two distinct but complementary business areas. The Food division specialises in the procurement of meat and poultry products for human consumption and further processing, offering a full-service model from slaughterhouse to end user. The Pet Food division focuses on delivering high-quality ingredients and solutions for major global manufacturers, underpinned by state-of-the-art facilities and genuine global expertise.
What sets BHJ apart is the culture. The business is built on long-term relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees alike. Respect for individuals, a drive for results, and the ability to bridge markets and cultures are not values written on a wall; they are visible in the day to day. The workforce reflects this, with real longevity at every level of the organisation.
Sustainability is taken seriously. BHJ has signed up to Science Based Targets (SBTi) and is targeting 100% carbon footprint reduction by 2030, currently tracking at 98%. For the right candidate, this is a business whose ambitions go well beyond the bottom line.
The Grimsby site, established in 2014, is a key processing unit within the UK network and sits at the centre of an ambitious five-year growth plan, with continuous and progressive turnover targets set against a current base of £15-18m.
Our Managing Director started as a trainee, proving that career progression here is real. We genuinely care about our people. You'll be supported, encouraged and given every opportunity to succeed. We look after our people because we know they're the reason for our success. When you join us, you'll become part of a team that wants you to develop, progress and enjoy coming to work every day.
Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll learn every aspect of our commercial operation. You'll build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, gain commercial knowledge, develop your communication skills and take on increasing responsibility as your confidence grows.
Our Values
Everything we do is built around our values: Building relations, Knowing the details, Living side by side, Creating results, and Shaping the future.
These values aren't just words, they're how we support each other and continue to grow as a business.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £26,000 plus a quarterly bonus
- Discretionary bonus scheme based on company performance
- Structured training and ongoing development
- Mentoring from experienced colleagues
- 33 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Company sick pay
- Length of service awards
- Annual engagement events
Pay: £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Beverley HU17 0NP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
