McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer - McDonald's, UK wide

The Company:

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognised brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries and billions of customers served each year. As a global leader in the food and service industry, we have a legacy of innovation and hard work that continues to drive us. The UK & Ireland market has operated in the UK since 1974, and the business is growing continuously with more than 1,600 restaurants and over 154,000 employees.

The Placement:

• Join one of McDonald's strategic supplier partners for a full year.
• Rotate through multiple areas of McDonald's unique supply chain, from farm to front counter.
• Gain hands-on experience working with supplier agriculture teams and industry experts.
• Deliver meaningful projects focused on key priorities such as sustainability, innovation and technical efficiency.
• Visit other key supplier partners to gain insight into a variety of agricultural operations and supply chain functions.
• Spend time as a crew member in one of our restaurants, developing a deeper understanding of the customer experience and wider business.
• Represent McDonald's and its supplier network as an ambassador at industry events, conferences and networking opportunities.

The Candidate:

We are looking for passionate, curious, self-motivated and driven undergraduates with the ability to join a fast-paced team within the McDonald’s supply base for their year in industry.

• Students from all degree disciplines and backgrounds are encouraged to apply, agricultural background is not essential as diverse perspectives strengthen our industry.
• A passion for food, farming, or the supply chain, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, is essential. However, candidates must have a willingness to learn more about a career within the food supply chain or farming.
• Applicants must; hold a full UK or Irish drivers license, be willing to re-locate and/ or travel, be currently undertaking full-time third level education, and have the right to work in the UK & Ireland.

The Package:

• Competitive placement salary of £26,500.
• Professional development and mentoring from industry experts.
• Exposure to the wider agri-food sector across multiple businesses.
• Flexibility to tailor the programme to your development goals.
• Excellent networking opportunities within a cohort and global brand.
• Insight Days with other McDonald’s suppliers throughout the year.