Junior Commodity Trader

Criddle; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Criddle & Co Ltd in the UK is seeking an ambitious Graduate Junior Commodity Trader to learn how commodities are bought, sold, transported, and managed across the market. You will work alongside experienced traders and gain exposure to fast-moving markets, negotiations, supply chains, and strategic decision-making.

You'll develop skills in market analysis, commercial negotiations, and risk awareness, with mentoring and a clear progression route into a trader role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture, Agri-Business, Business, Economics or Finance.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Commercially aware with interest in commodity markets.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support buying and selling of agricultural feed raw materials and commodities.
• Monitor commodity markets, pricing movements, weather, industry developments.
• Provide market intelligence and analysis to support trading decisions.
• Assist with supplier and customer communications and relationship management.
• Support contract administration and trade lifecycle management.
• Work with logistics, forwarding, finance and quality teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Monitor margins, profitability, and trading performance.
• Develop understanding of market risk, credit exposure, and risk management.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Communication

Organised

Fast-paced work style

Education

Degree in Agriculture/Agri-Business/Business/Economics/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Start your career in commodity trading

Are you commercially minded, curious about markets, and looking for a career where no two

days are the same?

Criddle & Co Ltd is looking for an ambitious Graduate Junior Commodity Trader to join our

growing trading team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a career in agricultural

commodity trading, working alongside experienced traders and gaining first-hand exposure to

fast-moving markets, commercial negotiations, supply chains, and strategic decision-making.

Whether you're a recent graduate or have gained some early commercial experience, we'll

provide the support, mentoring, and industry exposure needed to help you grow into a

successful trader.

The opportunity

As a Junior Commodity Trader, you'll learn how commodities are bought, sold, transported, and

managed across the UK market. You'll play an active role in supporting trading activity while

developing the skills to identify opportunities, build commercial relationships, and contribute to

profitable growth.

You'll work closely with suppliers, customers, logistics providers, and internal teams, gaining a

unique insight into how commodity markets operate and how commercial decisions are made.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the buying and selling of agricultural feed raw materials and commodities
• Monitoring commodity markets, pricing movements, weather patterns, and industry developments
• Providing market intelligence and analysis to support trading decisions
• Assisting with supplier and customer communications and relationship management
• Supporting contract administration and the management of the trade lifecycle
• Working closely with logistics, forwarding, finance, and quality teams to ensure smooth execution of trades
• Monitoring margins, profitability, and trading performance
• Developing an understanding of market risk, credit exposure, and risk management principles
• Identifying commercial opportunities and supporting business growth initiatives
• Maintaining accurate market, supplier, and customer information within company systems
• Visiting suppliers, customers, and industry events to develop market knowledge and build relationships

What we're looking for

Essential

• Degree educated in Agriculture, Agri-Business, Business, Economics, Finance, or a related subject
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Commercially aware with an interest in commodity markets and trading
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Desirable

• Previous experience through placements, internships, or employment within agriculture, logistics, supply chain, food, feed, or commercial environments
• Knowledge of agricultural commodities or feed markets
• Industry qualifications such as GAFTA Foundation or Trade Awareness courses
• Understanding of supply chain, trading, or market analysis principles
• Who you are
• Curious and eager to learn
• Commercially minded and results-focused
• Interested in markets, trends, and industry developments
• A proactive problem-solver who takes ownership
• Resilient and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
• Confident building relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Motivated by responsibility and career progression

What you'll gain

This role offers a genuine pathway into commodity trading and the opportunity to develop

expertise in:

• Commodity trading and market analysis
• Commercial negotiation
• Risk management and margin optimisation
• Agricultural feed raw materials markets
• Supplier and customer relationship management
• Global commodity trade flows
• Cross-functional working with operations, finance, logistics, and quality teams
• As you develop, you'll gain increasing responsibility for supplier relationships, customer accounts, and trading positions, with a clear progression route into a Commodity Trader
• position.

Why join Criddle?

At Criddle, we're proud of our supportive, family-oriented culture where people are trusted,

developed, and encouraged to make an impact.

You’ll benefit from:

• Direct exposure to senior leaders and decision-makers
• Real responsibility from day one
• Structured development and mentoring
• Opportunities to visit suppliers, customers, ports, and processing facilities
• Clear career progression within a growing business
• The chance to build a rewarding long-term career in commodity trading

Ready to start your trading career?

If you're ambitious, commercially driven, and excited by the opportunity to build a career in

commodity markets, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a business where your

ideas, development, and success matter.