About the company

MDS is a unique partnership of companies that aims to equip young people with the experience, training and mind-set so that they have the confidence and ability to rapidly become senior business leaders within the food and fresh produce industry.

Since it was founded more than 30 years ago, it has established itself as a leading training provider in the fresh food, produce, horticultural and agricultural industry. Its two year graduate scheme is renowned within the industry and many of today’s major industry figures were once MDS trainees.

About the role

Are you a future leader of the food and fresh produce industry? Do you want to work for the likes of PepsiCo, Barfoots, G’s Fresh, Aldi and British Sugar? If so, you could take your first steps towards becoming an industry manager with the MDS graduate scheme.

We place grads in four different roles in four businesses over two years, giving you a 360° view of the food & fresh produce supply chain and kick starting your career. You’ll receive management training and will be thrown in at the deep end in varied and challenging roles.

In return, you’ll be making a real difference in the businesses you work within and gaining the skills and experience needed to accelerate your career in the industry once you finish the scheme. What’s more, you’ll be supported every step of the way by a business that has been operating this graduate scheme on behalf of 50+ key industry players for over 30 years.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills who are capable of inspiring and leading others
• Resilient and flexible candidates who are prepared to relocate every six months
• A passion for pursuing a career in the food and fresh produce industry
• Highly motivated individuals with a thirst for the challenge of a rapidly evolving industry
• A 2.1 degree or above, 2.2 may be considered
• We accept applicants from all degree disciplines
• Land-based, food related, life sciences, business management, marketing or language degrees preferred
• No specific experience is required as we are more interested in your potential to develop into the leaders of tomorrow

How to apply

Click here to apply for this role (Ref ID: O9Z32).