Work Experience

Work Experience with Dugdale Nutrition

Are you curious to find out how a modern agricultural business runs? Are you interested in exploring different career options and learning new skills?

Our week-long Work Experience Programme gives you the chance to rotate across several departments including Transport, HR, Sales and Admin so you can see how each part of Dugdale Nutrition plays a role in keeping us moving.

From completing office tasks like paperwork and risk assessments, to shadowing practical, hands-on roles, you’ll gain valuable insight into the teamwork and expertise that
drive our industry.

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About Dugdale Nutrition

With over 175 years of history behind us, Dugdale Nutrition is proud to remain a fully independent, modern family business. We’re passionate about supporting British agriculture with high-quality feeds, advice and innovation. By offering work experience, we’re opening our doors to allow students to discover the many different career paths within our business: from office roles to practical, hands-on work in transport and nutrition.

Do you...

  • Have an interest in business, farming, animals or learning how things work?
  • Have a positive attitude and willingness to get involved?
  • Work well as a team and love to try new challenges?
  • Have enthusiasm to learn and ask questions?
  • Have curiosity and an open mind?

What you will gain...

  • First hand experience across multiple departments
  • The chance to learn from experienced teams and mentors
  • Practical skills you can use in school, college or future
    jobs.
  • A better understanding of the career opportunities in
    agriculture and beyond.

Work Experience Placement

Clitheroe

Are you a Year 10 student looking to gain real-world experience and explore potential career paths? We’re offering an exciting Work Experience Placement where you can:

🌟 Work Experience Opportunity for Year 10 Students! 🌟

Are you a Year 10 student looking to gain real-world experience and explore potential career paths?

We’re offering an exciting Work Experience Placement where you can:

  • 👩‍💼 Learn new skills in a professional environment
  • 🧠 Get a taste of working life
  • 🤝 Build confidence and communication skills
  • 📄 Boost your CV for future college or job applications
Placement Details:

📅 Dates: To be agreed with workplace student

📍 Location: Dugdale Nutrition Clitheroe

🕒 Hours: 9.00 to 16.00, Mon to Fri

💼 Experience Available: e.g.Production, Transport, Administration, etc.

We welcome enthusiastic, motivated students who are eager to learn and try something new — no prior experience needed!

🚜About us…

Dugdale Nutrition Ltd is a modern family business, leading the UK’s ruminant sector by delivering outstanding products, people, partnerships and performance. We currently have two production facilities based in Clitheroe and Speke that run 24/7.

Interested?

👉 Complete the online application form.

Skills & Competencies

  • Ability to work independently and as part of the wider Dugdale Nutrition team.
  • Understanding of working at height and in confined spaces (training provided).
  • Competent with Microsoft Office and tablet‑based systems.
  • Able to work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high health & safety standards.
  • Punctual, reliable, self‑motivated, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
  • Flexible approach to working hours to support operational needs.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Hold a Category B car driving licence.
  • Comfortable manoeuvring and shunting rigid and articulated vehicles around site.
What You Will Receive

·        £41,250 per annum

·        Pension

·        Life Assurance

·        24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program

·      31 days Annual Leave (pro rata to your shift pattern) including Bank Holidays

·        Free onsite parking

·        Company Health Cash Plan Scheme 

·        PPE

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