Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 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 more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
Müller H&S 13 Month Industrial Placement Opportunity 2026 – MSL
- Business Unit: Müller Services Limited
- Industry: FMCG
- Role: 13-Month Health and Safety Intern
- Location: Shropshire – Market Drayton or Telford
- Start date: July 2026
- Salary: £25,000

Role Details
As an H&S placement student at Müller, you will play an important role in identifying and implementing improvements to services provided by the Group Health, Safety, and Environment (GHSE) function. This position will help you develop innovation and analytical skills, while making a real impact across the business.
You will assist in developing, implementing, and supporting the site Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) plan in alignment with Müller’s strategic goals. By promoting a positive H&S culture, you will help guide the business in legal health and safety compliance while contributing to the delivery of best-in-class EHS solutions using our business systems.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
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HSE Systems Support: Help manage our UK-wide HSE software systems, supporting colleagues and streamlining processes across the business.
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Continuous Improvement Collaboration: Work with process owners, subject matter experts, and HSE specialists to identify and implement both short-term and long-term system improvements.
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Operational Support: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), service level agreements (SLAs), and performance data to support business decisions.
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Special Projects: Contribute to exciting initiatives like the rollout of a new web-based risk assessment tool across all UK business units.
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Innovation & Problem-solving: Bring fresh ideas and creative thinking to help us improve how we work and keep people safe.
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Collaborative Group Projects: Work with other placement students on a group project, developing your teamwork and problem-solving skills.
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Professional Development: Gain accredited Safety and Environmental qualifications during the programme, giving you a strong foundation for a future in health, safety, and sustainability.

Who Should Apply?
Müller are looking for confident students with enthusiasm, drive and IT awareness for this 13-month placement. If you’re on track to achieve a 2:1 or above and looking for a placement year full of learning, collaboration, and impact — we’d love to hear from you.
Key skills and qualifications include:
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Clear and respectful communication skills: Both written and verbal. The ability to express ideas effectively, listen actively, and tailor communication to different audiences and contexts
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Resilience under Pressure: Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
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Passion for Sustainability: A genuine interest in sustainability, supported by practical experience
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Initiative and teamwork: Capability to work independently and collaboratively
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Organisational skills: Effective time management and high attention to detail
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Strong numeracy and analytical skills: Making data-driven decisions to solve problems efficiently
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Technical proficiency: Competence with Microsoft office and digital tools
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UK Residency: Eligibility to work in the UK (Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship as the salary falls below the required threshold.)
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UK Driving License: Must hold a full UK driving licence for at least one year

Why Apply?
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!