Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller
Packaging Intern
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Job Title: Packaging Intern
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Contract: Starting July 2027, 13-month Fixed Term Contract
Hours/Shift Pattern: 8am- 4pm/ 9am- 5pm, 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. Ready to shape your future with Müller? Let’s make it happen.
What you'll be doing:
Packaging plays an essential role in business and Müller is looking for talented placement students to join the Packaging team. This opportunity allows students to gain an understanding into packaging materials, packaging tools and processes, within an award-winning FMCG business.
You will support packaging decision-making through data analysis while assisting with laboratory testing and manufacturing trials. You will also have opportunities to gain experience delivering smaller packaging projects, helping to develop your project management and technical skills.
Key tasks & responsibilities include:
- Collect and analyse data to support packaging decisions
- Contribute to the development, research, and implementation of packaging innovations
- Assist with laboratory testing and manufacturing trials
- Collaborate across departments and gain exposure to the wider business
- Support sustainability, legislation, and printing/decoration technology projects
- Participate in a group project with fellow placement students
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What we're looking for:
We’re excited to hear from university students. If you’re on track to achieve a 2:1 or above and looking for a placement year full of learning, collaboration, and innovation — we’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for students who are studying in the following fields:
- Product Design
- Polymer Science
- Packaging
- Manufacturing
- Chemical Engineering
- Physical Sciences
Key Skills and Qualities Include:
- GCSE Grade 5 (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to anticipate problems and provide solutions
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with a keen interest in leadership and change management
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
- Capability to work across multiple projects, meet demanding deadlines, and prioritise tasks in a rapidly changing environment
- Creative mindset to support research and innovation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
- Eligibility to work in the UK (Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship as the salary falls below the required threshold.)
- Full UK driving licence, held for at least one year
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.
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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. We want to ensure all candidates have every opportunity to shine. We’ll support you throughout the full application process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you. We encourage you to apply ASAP!
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.
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