Founded in 1959, Hawkins Cookers Ltd. is a professionally managed, public limited company. In the financial year 2010-11, net sales were Rs. 332 crores and net profit after tax was Rs. 32 crores. The growth in sales over the previous year was 16%. Hawkins is the leader in the pressure cooker market for the last 35 years and has diversified successfully into the cookware market. Hawkins has two offices in Mumbai (at Cuffe Parade and Mahim) and three factories (at Thane near Mumbai, Hoshiarpur in the Punjab, and Jaunpur district in U.P.).

Hawkins is known for its fair policies and ethical practices. Hawkins emphasises incentive payments by results and selection and promotion purely on merit. Hawkins has a well-established Management Training Scheme for young men and women which leads to jobs in the management cadre in 18 months. Fresh graduates shall start at Rs. 33,000 pm and IIT graduates at Rs. 42,000 pm. Persons with more than two years relevant experience may also start at Rs. 42,000. After successful completion of training, individuals are confirmed with an increase in salary and benefits of about Rs. 10,000 pm.

Management Trainee-Programmers
Remuneration during training Rs. 33,000 to 42,000 per month

Remuneration upon confirmation Rs. 43,000 to Rs. 52,000 per month

We are looking for fresh graduates with computer specialisation as well as IT professionals with different levels of experience. Good practical knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages-Visual Basic, SQL, Power Builder, Java, ASP, dot Net, C# and Foxpro-is essential. The jobs may be located at any of our factories or offices.

Candidates should be 21 to 28 years of age.

Location: Mumbai, Thane, Hoshiarpur, Jaunpur

Applications giving full details of age, education and experience, if any, should be accompanied by a note (about 300 words) in English in the candidate's own handwriting on "Reasons why I am interested in this job". The selection process shall consist of screening of applications; written tests at various centres all over India; and a group discussion and final interview in Mumbai for which return rail fares shall be paid. Do apply promptly to