Agriculture Intern

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Job Title : Agriculture Intern Location : Market Drayton (Hybrid) Contract : Starting July 2027, 13-month Fixed Term Contract Hours/Shift Pattern : 9:00-17:00; Monday to Friday Why join the Muller Internship Program? At Müller, we’re passionate about helping students launch their careers through our dynamic Internship Programmes. Over 13 months, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a professional environment while building the skills that matter - technical expertise, leadership, communication, and more. Our tailored learning journey blends real-world challenges with personal development, so you’ll grow in confidence and capability from day one. Ready to shape your future with Müller? Let’s make it happen. What you'll be doing: As an Agriculture Intern, you'll support the Agriculture team in delivering key initiatives across Müller’s supplier network. Working closely with Agriculture and Sustainability colleagues, you'll gain hands-on experience of the dairy supply chain, supporting farmer engagement, sustainability programmes and supply chain projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical knowledge of dairy production, agricultural sustainability and the operations of one of the UK's leading dairy businesses. Key tasks & responsibilities include: Develop an understanding of Müller's milk supply network while supporting the Agriculture team in managing relationships with supplying farmers. Help deliver farmer engagement activities, including communications, events and on-farm initiatives. Generate insights from farm and supply chain data to support decision-making, business reporting and customer requests. Support the delivery of key agriculture, sustainability and customer programmes across the dairy supply chain. Assist with the monitoring and reporting of sustainability metrics, helping track progress against business and customer commitments. Contribute to supplier programmes focused on areas such as animal welfare, environmental management and farm resilience. Work collaboratively with Agriculture, Sustainability and Commercial teams to deliver projects that create value for farmers, customers and the wider business. What we're looking for: Müller are looking for confident students with a passion for food, farming and the environment for this 13-month placement. We’re seeking university students who are on track to achieve a 2:1 and above and are looking for a year-in-industry opportunity. Exceptional Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with teams at all levels, from operators to senior management Self-Starter Attitude: Proactive, with the ability to take initiative and drive projects forward independently Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities and challenges can change rapidly Problem-Solving Ability: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capability to anticipate issues and deliver innovative solutions Data & Analytical Skills: Confidence working with data, with the ability to organise information, identify trends and present insights clearly Agriculture Knowledge: A genuine interest in dairy farming, agricultural supply chains and sustainability within the food and farming sector Education: Studying towards a degree in Agriculture, Agri-Business, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Animal Science, Food Production, Geography, Business Management, or a related discipline. UK Driving License: Must hold a full UK driving license for at least one year UK Residency: Eligibility to work in the UK (Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship as the salary falls below the required threshold.) Why Join Muller? Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain, and operates Muller Yogurts & Desserts, Muller Milk & Ingredients and Muller Services Ltd. Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. We produce the nation’s most loved dairy products. We make dairy that makes people smile – as well as being nutritious and delicious! From Müller Corner yogurts to the 100% British milk you put in your morning cuppa, our products have been loved across the UK & Ireland for generations. Sourcing milk from over 1,000 farms up and down the UK, we serve millions of families every day with a range of branded and private label goods which are nutritious and delicious. We’re one of the UK and Ireland’s major dairy manufacturers and, with milk in 97% of UK fridges and yogurt in 78%, there’s a very good chance you have a Müller product in yours. This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. We want to ensure all candidates have every opportunity to shine. We’ll support you throughout the full application process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you. We encourage you to apply ASAP! At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you. #hiring You can find out more about Müller and what it’s like to work for us by clicking here Careers at Müller UK & Ireland