IT Graduate 2026
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Analytics are greyed out due to low classification confidence (42.0%).
Occupation Type
IT network professionals
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£45,600
(£23.38 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
Above analytics are generated algorithmically based on job titles and may not always be the same as the company's job classification. You can also check detailed occupation eligibility, and salary criteria on our UK Visa Eligible Occupations & Salary Thresholds page.
Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with ABP UK. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."
Description
ABP is one of Europe's leading beef processors. We have built our success on entrepreneurship, technological investment and a deep knowledge of the sectors in which we operate. As key stakeholders in the integrity of the food supply chain we are focused on ensuring the full traceability of our products
Our core business - ABP Beef - is supported by its renewable, pet food and protein divisions, which combine to ensure the value of by-products is maximized and the environmental impact of the business and our customers is minimized. Our company has doubled the size of its business in the past 10 years and continues to seek additional growth opportunities through organic initiatives and potential acquisitions
The IT Graduate Programme is a structured 24-month rotational programme designed to develop future IT professionals with a strong understanding of both business operations and enterprise IT services within ABP UK
Graduates will complete three 8-month rotations, gaining hands-on experience in site-based IT, central IT functions, and specialist or project-based roles. The programme provides exposure to live operational environments and core IT systems, preparing graduates for permanent roles within the IT function
As part of your induction, you'll join a bootcamp in all things People and Places. After this, you'll rotate through a variety of teams - either specialist centres of expertise or generalist teams that work directly with the business
Primary Objective
To develop adaptable and capable IT professionals by providing structured exposure to operational IT environments, central IT functions, and specialist disciplines, while supporting the delivery and improvement of IT services across ABP UK
Programme Structure:
Rotation 1: Site-Based Business & IT Foundations (8 months) (Location confirmed upon offer)
Based at an ABP UK production site, this rotation focuses on understanding the core business and operational environment
Graduates will gain hands-on experience supporting core IT systems, assisting with end-user support and incident investigation, and understanding how IT supports production, logistics, and business continuity
Rotation 2: Central IT Functions & Specialist Exposure (8 months)
Our core business - ABP Beef - is supported by its renewable, pet food and protein divisions, which combine to ensure the value of by-products is maximized and the environmental impact of the business and our customers is minimized. Our company has doubled the size of its business in the past 10 years and continues to seek additional growth opportunities through organic initiatives and potential acquisitions
The IT Graduate Programme is a structured 24-month rotational programme designed to develop future IT professionals with a strong understanding of both business operations and enterprise IT services within ABP UK
Graduates will complete three 8-month rotations, gaining hands-on experience in site-based IT, central IT functions, and specialist or project-based roles. The programme provides exposure to live operational environments and core IT systems, preparing graduates for permanent roles within the IT function
As part of your induction, you'll join a bootcamp in all things People and Places. After this, you'll rotate through a variety of teams - either specialist centres of expertise or generalist teams that work directly with the business
Primary Objective
To develop adaptable and capable IT professionals by providing structured exposure to operational IT environments, central IT functions, and specialist disciplines, while supporting the delivery and improvement of IT services across ABP UK
Programme Structure:
Rotation 1: Site-Based Business & IT Foundations (8 months) (Location confirmed upon offer)
Based at an ABP UK production site, this rotation focuses on understanding the core business and operational environment
Graduates will gain hands-on experience supporting core IT systems, assisting with end-user support and incident investigation, and understanding how IT supports production, logistics, and business continuity
Rotation 2: Central IT Functions & Specialist Exposure (8 months)
Based within central IT teams (Birmingham), this rotation focuses on developing deeper technical and functional knowledge
Graduates may gain exposure to infrastructure and platform support, Digital Workplace services, service and incident management, business applications such as Innova, and other specialist IT functions depending on business need and individual development
Rotation 3: Advanced Placement / Project / Specialism (8 months)
The final rotation consolidates learning and prepares graduates for a permanent role within the IT function
Graduates may undertake defined IT projects, continue within a specialist area, or support cross-functional IT initiatives with increased responsibility under guidance and mentoring
Programme Outcome
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be considered for permanent roles within the IT function, including Digital Workplace, IT Operations, Infrastructure, or specialist IT teams, subject to business requirements and performance
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and vibrant team in an all-encompassing training programme!
Knowledge & Experience
Key Responsibilities
Support day-to-day IT operations under supervision
Assist with investigation and resolution of incidents and service requests
Work with site and central IT teams to support live IT environments
Contribute to documentation, knowledge bases, and process improvement initiatives
Participate in training, development, and learning activities
Adhere to IT policies, security standards, and operational procedures
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential: Degree (or equivalent) in IT, Computing, or a related discipline
Strong interest in IT systems, technology, and business operations
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Logical and analytical approach to problem solving
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable: Awareness of Microsoft 365, enterprise IT environments, or cloud technologies
Personal Attributes
Graduates may gain exposure to infrastructure and platform support, Digital Workplace services, service and incident management, business applications such as Innova, and other specialist IT functions depending on business need and individual development
Rotation 3: Advanced Placement / Project / Specialism (8 months)
The final rotation consolidates learning and prepares graduates for a permanent role within the IT function
Graduates may undertake defined IT projects, continue within a specialist area, or support cross-functional IT initiatives with increased responsibility under guidance and mentoring
Programme Outcome
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be considered for permanent roles within the IT function, including Digital Workplace, IT Operations, Infrastructure, or specialist IT teams, subject to business requirements and performance
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and vibrant team in an all-encompassing training programme!
Knowledge & Experience
Key Responsibilities
Support day-to-day IT operations under supervision
Assist with investigation and resolution of incidents and service requests
Work with site and central IT teams to support live IT environments
Contribute to documentation, knowledge bases, and process improvement initiatives
Participate in training, development, and learning activities
Adhere to IT policies, security standards, and operational procedures
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential: Degree (or equivalent) in IT, Computing, or a related discipline
Strong interest in IT systems, technology, and business operations
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Logical and analytical approach to problem solving
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable: Awareness of Microsoft 365, enterprise IT environments, or cloud technologies
Personal Attributes
Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn
Adaptable and flexible in a changing operational environment
Professional and confident when dealing with stakeholders at all levels
Organised, reliable, and capable of managing priorities effectively
Due to the remoteness of some of our factories we are seeking candidates that hold a full UK driving licence
Adaptable and flexible in a changing operational environment
Professional and confident when dealing with stakeholders at all levels
Organised, reliable, and capable of managing priorities effectively
Due to the remoteness of some of our factories we are seeking candidates that hold a full UK driving licence