Training & Development Intern

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland is offering a Training & Development Intern placement in Market Drayton, Shropshire. This 13-month fixed-term contract runs from July 2027 and follows a Monday to Friday schedule within the People Function.

You will support training activity, maintain compliance records, and contribute to capability development across manufacturing sites. You will build skills in learning design, data reporting, stakeholder management, and project support while gaining practical experience in

Qualifications

• University students on track for a 2:1 or above seeking a placement year.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive with the ability to drive projects forward independently.
• Interest in operational excellence principles and learning & development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and document training for site teams (SOPs, safety, hygiene).
• Update training materials and gather feedback from on-the-job observations.
• Develop training frameworks, skills matrices and learning resources.
• Create digital learning modules and visual guides for consistent training.
• Maintain training records for compliance and prepare dashboards for site reviews.
• Collaborate with placement students on group projects to build teamwork.

Skills

Exceptional Communication Skills

Self-Starter Attitude

Problem-Solving Ability

Operational Excellence Knowledge

Education

Degree-oriented study in HR/Business/PSY/L&D/Organisational Development

Job description

Job Title: Training & Development Intern
Location: Market Drayton, Shropshire
Contract: Starting July 2027, 13-month Fixed Term Contract
Hours/Shift Pattern: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.

What you'll be doing:

As a Training & Development Placement Student within the People Function at Müller, you'll support the development of skills, knowledge and behaviours that enable colleagues to perform safely, confidently and effectively. Working closely with the Training Team, HR colleagues and site leadership teams, you'll help coordinate training activity, maintain compliance records, support capability frameworks and contribute to a positive learning culture across our manufacturing sites.

This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience within a People Function, supporting learning, compliance and capability development across a fast-paced manufacturing business. You'll build skills in communication, stakeholder management, data reporting, project support and learning design, while seeing how effective training helps colleagues and teams perform at their best.

Key tasks & responsibilities include:

• Support Training Initiatives: Coordinate and document training for site teams (e.g., SOPs, safety, hygiene), update training materials, and gather feedbackthrough on-the-job observations.
• Capability and Continuous Improvement Support: Support the development of training frameworks, skills matrices and learning resources that help improve colleague capability, compliance and operational performance.
• Content Development & Digitisation: Create digital learning modules and visual guides, making technical procedures easy to understand and ensuring consistency in training.
• Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate training records for compliance, analyse training effectiveness, and prepare dashboards or summaries for site reviews.
• Collaborative Projects: Work with other placement students on group projects to build teamwork and problem-solving skills.

What we're looking for:

This role is ideal for proactive students who are passionate about learning, people development, communication and helping others build confidence and capability in the workplace.

Müller is looking for university students (on track for a 2:1 or above) seeking a placement year.

• 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
• Operational Excellence Knowledge: A basic understanding and interest in operational excellence principles
• Education: Studying towards a degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Psychology, Learning & Development, Education, Organisational Development, or a related subject.
• UK Driving Licence: 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?

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.

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.

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.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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.