Graduates
Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!
Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.
About us
We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.
The Role
We are excited to offer several opportunities for graduates to join our team as part of a 2-year Graduate Management Programme.
What can you expect?
- €26,520
- 21 Days Holiday
- Additional monthly Rental/Living Support of €575
- 2 year Management Trainee Programme
- Four 6-month placements in Ireland and UK/Northern Ireland
- Average is 3 placements in Ireland and 1 placement in the UK/Northern Ireland
- Start Date is Monday, October 6th, 2025.
- Closing Date is Friday, 14th of February, 2025.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and inquisitive graduate looking to begin their career. Smurfit Westrock actively promotes internal advancement for the right candidates.
As part of the programme, you will undertake a challenging and rewarding Graduate Training Programme that will consist of four placements, each lasting six months in varying locations. The placements are based on both personal development and the needs of the business.
The placements are based on the segments of our manufacturing business. The main placements are related to our operations e.g. Health and Safety, Project Support, Quality, Production and Sales support.
Many of our Senior Executives are alumni of the Graduate Management Programme and have advanced within the organisation. Upon completing the programme, you will have a clearer understanding of how you would like to further develop your career, and we will provide guidance to help you map out your future within the organization, along with information on suitable vacancies across the Smurfit Westrock Group.
Requirements
- To be considered for this role, you must have at minimum a 2.1 degree. Equally important is your initiative and determination to succeed in the manufacturing industry.
- Candidates are required to be mobile at short notice as each placement location varies around Ireland and the UK. The specific role and location are solely a business decision, and the flexibility of each graduate is a requirement for the programme.
- Strong communication skills.
- Adaptable, the graduate programme allows you to develop experience across all sectors of the business.
- We are seeking enthusiastic and dynamic individuals with a strong eagerness to learn and be proactive.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written
- Ability to work in Europe without a Visa.
- A driving license is also an advantage but not a requirement.
- You must be a recent Graduate, within the last 1 – 2 years.
Potential Locations
- Smurfit Westrock Connaught Packaging - Galway
- Smurfit Westrock Cork
- Smurfit Westrock Display - Dublin
- Smurfit Westrock Dublin
- Smurfit Westrock Lurgan - Armagh
- Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions - Wicklow
- Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions - Belfast
- Various UK Locations
