At a Glance
- Tasks: Kick-start your career in food and fresh produce with hands-on experience across leading businesses.
- Company: MDS, a leader in the food and agriculture industry.
- Benefits: Earn £26,000 in year one, rising to £28,000 in year two, plus relocation allowance.
- Other info: Join a network of 500+ alumni and enjoy excellent career prospects.
- Why this job: Fast-track your leadership journey with structured training and real-world impact.
- Qualifications: Recent graduates eager to lead and innovate in the food sector.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Kick-start your career in the food and fresh produce industry with MDS. Applications now open for our Autumn 2026 intake.
Looking for a fast-track route into leadership and management? The MDS graduate scheme offers driven graduates the opportunity to step straight into real-world roles across the food, fresh produce, agriculture and horticulture sectors. From day one, you’ll receive structured training, a full salary and expert guidance from our team, empowering you to take charge of your success.
Over two years, you’ll work in up to four secondments (each lasting 6-12 months) within some of the UK’s leading food and agriculture businesses - our Members. These secondments will give you hands-on experience across a variety of disciplines; you might find yourself coordinating a harvest with a major grower in one secondment, and then leading a business-critical project with a national retailer in the next.
Wherever you go, you’ll be making a real impact - our Trainees are known for delivering results and driving innovation.
Why choose MDS?
- Gain a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
- Be employed by MDS, with a salary of £26,000 in year one, rising to £28,000 in year two
- Relocation allowance of up to £1000 per year
- Benefit from mentoring and coaching to help you reach your full potential
- Join a network of over 500 MDS alumni, many now in senior roles across the industry
- Benefit from excellent career prospects - 100% of trainees to date have received a job offer upon completing the programme
Ready to apply?
MDS recruits over 60 graduates each year, with programme intakes in April and October. Applications are open year-round via our website, and we review candidates on a rolling basis.
