Cawood
Operational Excellence - Summer Internship - 2026
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This role is located in NRM, within the Cawood Scientific Agriculture Division.
NRM, part of the Cawood Scientific Group, are the UK’s largest independent provider of agronomic and environmental waste analysis for land-based industries. We offer water, soil, manures, fertilisers and plant tissue analysis to farmers, growers and agronomists for improved farm productivity, as well as land-based environmental services including composted waste, anaerobic digestate, effluents and industrial renewables. Learn more about NRM by clicking here.
Job Description
Summer Internship Opportunity – Operational Excellence
Location: NRM (Bracknell)
Duration: Summer 2026
Application Deadline: January 2026
Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global leader with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence across multiple industries. Cawood, a member of the EBI family, is the UK’s and Ireland leading scientific group, recognised for its technical capability and value-added service to customers in land-based industries. We provide specialist laboratory analysis for the agriculture, food, and environmental sectors.
Our Vision: We are a Diagnostics company that exists to protect the future of food, agriculture, and the environment—turning diagnostics into actionable insights that drive transparency, productivity, and sustainability. In doing so, we create lasting value for our customers and ourselves.
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We Focus On:
- Agriculture Transparency and Traceability (info and knowledge)
- Insights that ensure Quality & deliver Productivity for our customers
- Environmental sustainability (supporting regulations and innovation)
- Human health (through food and environment)
We Do This By:
- Developing best-in-class diagnostic solutions that drive actionability for our customers
- Pairing diagnostics with innovative services that deliver value to our customers and differentiate from competition
- Being a thought leader and consultative partner within the industries we serve
Are you a motivated, detail-oriented individual with a passion for process improvement?
Cawood is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Operational Excellence Intern to support key initiatives that drive continuous improvement across our sites. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Kaizen Fundamentals, process optimisation, and team facilitation while contributing to strategic business priorities.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in the planning and execution of process improvement initiatives across the business.
- Contribute to Kaizen events and waste walks focused on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies.
- Document and present findings, recommendations, and outcomes to improve efforts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
- Help build and sustain visual management tools including Daily Boards, Standard Work, and action trackers.
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What We’re Looking For
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Science, Engineering, or Business preferred)
- Strong analytical and process-oriented mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Interest or experience in Lean, Kaizen, or operational excellence methodologies
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable facilitating discussions and leading small groups
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
- Willingness to travel to other business unit sites if needed
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience in operational excellence and Kaizen methodologies
- Exposure to real-world business challenges and strategic initiatives
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Opportunities to lead and contribute to impactful projects
- A chance to build your professional network and enhance your career prospects
Ready to make a difference this summer?
Apply now and become part of a team that’s driving operational excellence across Cawood.
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