Agriculture Future Talent Trainee

Noble Foods Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £30,000

Salary progression to £34,000

Structured coaching and mentoring

Real rotations and responsibility

Annual incentive after 6 months

Job summary

Noble Foods Ltd. is launching a Future Talent Programme starting November 2026. The 22-month early careers scheme offers three dedicated pathways—Agriculture, Operations and Open—across multiple sites in the UK.

Candidates need attitude and willingness to learn; no degree or prior industry experience is required. Participants join a cohort of six trainees, receive structured coaching and real responsibility, with rotations designed to build toward supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• No degree or specific qualifications required.
• Interest in agri-food sector beneficial.
• Full driving licence required; multi-site travel involved.

Responsibilities

• Join a 22-month Future Talent programme across Agriculture, Operations or Open pathways.
• Experience real rotations and real responsibility toward supervisory exposure.
• Pave the way to permanent role opportunities at graduation.

Skills

Curiosity

Learning mindset

Resilience

Team player

Education

No degree

Job description

Future Talent Programme - November 2026 start

We're not looking for a perfect CV. We're looking for people with the right attitude, who are curious, who want to learn, and who are ready to build a genuine career with a leading agri-food business. If that's you, your education level, grades, or work history don't matter to us, we'll teach you the rest.

Start Your Career at Noble Foods

Future Talent Programme - November 2026 start

We're not looking for a perfect CV. We're looking for people with the right attitude, who are curious, who want to learn, and who are ready to build a genuine career with a leading agri-food business. If that's you, your education level, grades, or work history don't matter to us, we'll teach you the rest.

Curiosity and motivation, more than anything else, is what we're looking for.

The Noble Foods Future Talent programme is a 22 month early careers programme launching November 2026. You'll join a small cohort of six trainees, inducted and learning together, on one of three dedicated pathways - Agriculture, Operations and Open.

The Agriculture Pathway

Based across our own farms, the majority of which are in the middle and north of England. For anyone drawn to a career in agriculture and food production, from farm management to producer performance. Full driving licence required, this is a multi site role.

What You'll Get

• A starting salary of £30,000, rising in four milestone linked steps to £34,000 by graduation
• Towards the end of your programme, we'll work with you to match your skills and interests against the permanent role opportunities available at graduation
• Real rotations and real responsibility, not just shadowing, building toward acting supervisory experience
• A shared cohort of six trainees learning together every three months, plus your own dedicated pathway
• Structured coaching, mentoring, and formal training throughout

What We're Looking For

No degree. No specific qualifications. No previous industry experience needed. We're looking for attitude and behaviours, not certificates. In practice, that means:

• A genuine curiosity about how an agri-food business works, and a desire to learn
• A willingness and motivation to get stuck in, ask questions, and put yourself forward for new challenges
• The resilience to work in a fast paced, hands on environment
• A collaborative attitude, and respect for the people you work alongside
• A full, valid driving licence, all three pathways involve multi site travel

What can we offer you?

• Free hot drinks on shift
• Service Awards
• Enhanced paternity and maternity
• Free life insurance
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
• Discounted eggs and chicken
• A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
• Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Free Eye Test every two years
• Discounted mobile phone contracts
• Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
• Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
• Wellness programme
• Employee Charity Matching Scheme

We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.