Trainee Grain Trader

FarmWell; Scotland; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension scheme

Full training and mentoring

Clear progression into Grain Trading

Job summary

FarmWell in Scotland is offering a rare entry into the commercial side of agriculture through a structured succession plan to become a Grain Trader. Working with an experienced trader you’ll gain market knowledge, relationships, and the skills needed for a long-term career in agricultural trading.

No previous grain trading experience is required; you’ll receive hands-on training across grain trading, customer management, market analysis and industry inputs, with mentoring and clear progression

Qualifications

• Degree educated in Agriculture or related field; strong interest in markets and commercial business.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ambitious, proactive and keen to develop a long-term career in agriculture.
• Agricultural knowledge gained through education or industry exposure.

Responsibilities

• Learn the fundamentals of grain trading and agricultural commodity markets.
• Build relationships with growers, merchants and customers.
• Monitor grain markets, crop conditions and industry trends.
• Support grain buying, selling and contract administration.
• Coordinate grain movements with customers and internal teams.
• Assist with the sale of agricultural inputs, including fertiliser.
• Attend farm visits, agricultural events and customer meetings.
• Develop into a key part of the trading operation through a structured succession plan.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Ambitious

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in Agriculture, Agri-Business or related field

Job description

Looking for a way into the commercial side of agriculture?

This is a rare opportunity to join a successful agricultural business and develop into a Grain Trader through a structured succession plan. Working alongside an experienced trader, you'll gain the skills, market knowledge and industry relationships needed to build a long-term career in agricultural trading.

Well-established and highly respected within the farming community, this family-run business has built its reputation on trusted relationships, excellent service and a deep understanding of the agricultural sector.

As part of a planned succession strategy, you'll receive hands-on training across grain trading, customer management, market analysis and agricultural inputs. Over time, you'll take on greater responsibility while being supported by an experienced mentor.

This role is ideal for a bright graduate or ambitious individual with a strong understanding of agriculture who is keen to build a commercial career. No previous grain trading experience is required, just an eagerness to learn, strong communication skills and a genuine interest in the industry.

Role Overview

• Learn the fundamentals of grain trading and agricultural commodity markets.
• Build relationships with growers, merchants and customers.
• Monitor grain markets, crop conditions and industry trends.
• Support grain buying, selling and contract administration.
• Coordinate grain movements with customers and internal teams.
• Assist with the sale of agricultural inputs, including fertiliser.
• Attend farm visits, agricultural events and customer meetings.
• Develop into a key part of the trading operation through a structured succession plan.

About You

• Degree educated, ideally in Agriculture, Agri-Business, Rural Business Management or a related subject.
• Strong interest in agriculture, markets and commercial business.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ambitious, proactive and keen to develop a long-term career.
• Agricultural knowledge gained through education or industry exposure.

The Package

• Competitive salary.
• Company car.
• Pension scheme.
• Full training and mentoring.
• Clear progression into a Grain Trading position.
• Long-term career prospects within a respected agricultural business.