"It is a huge benefit to us"

International Fish Canners

What is your company background?

International Fish Canners (Scotland) Ltd is a private limited company whose principal activity is the manufacture and sales of quality canned seafood products. IFC purchases most of its raw materials locally and sales of our product are made world-wide. We were incorporated in October 1983.

Company Structure - Currently employees number approximately 150 and a team of two Directors and six Senior Managers manages the company.

Products Produced:

• IFC currently produced around 30 million cans per year of which 70% are exported. 
• The majority of IFC’s current production focuses on Brisling Sardines and Mackerel fillets. 
•  In terms of branding, these products are sold world-wide, under private label (the customer’s own brand)
  

Why did you choose to take on a graduate placement?

We recognise the need for succession planning and we wish to employ high calibre individuals who can be part of the company's development in the future. So our Graduate position is a permanent one and long term.

What is your graduate involved in?

Barney initially is involved in every area of the business, this can take around 8 months to cover and for him to get a good grounding. It is a joint decision between us and the Graduate where they best fit after that period of time, they are then in a trainee Management role and involved in the day to day aspects of running the area of the business they are placed in.

How is the graduate placement programme benefiting your organisation?

It is a huge benefit to us that there is an organisation out there that can market our Graduate position to a vast number of students that we would not have access to. Graduates are targeted to suit our specification and shortlisted before being presented to us. We would be unable to easily source Graduates directly. Additionally the support mechanism and training given further benefits our organisation.