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 R&D 13 Month Industrial Placement Opportunity 2026 – MSL
- Business Unit: Müller Services Limited
- Industry: FMCG
- Role: 13-Month Research and Development Intern
- Location: Market Drayton, Shropshire (travel between sites may be required)
- Start date: July 2026
- Salary: £25,000

Role Details
Join Müller’s Research & Development (R&D) team for a 13-month placement where you’ll help shape the future of our products — from concept to supermarket shelf.
Based across our sites in Shropshire, this is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in food development, laboratory testing, and manufacturing trials. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to exciting projects, and see your ideas come to life in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
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Product Sampling & Tasting: Create product samples in our development kitchen for internal tastings and customer presentations.
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Recipe Development: Apply your knowledge of yogurt and dessert manufacturing to help develop innovative new recipes.
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Lab Testing & Trials: Support lab testing and take part in manufacturing trials, using sensory evaluation techniques to assess product quality.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across the business, gaining exposure to multiple departments and disciplines.
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Artwork Checking: Assist with reviewing product artwork, following training in food law and labelling regulations.
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Concept to Launch: Contribute to every stage of the product development journey — from initial ideas to full-scale product launches.
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Innovation Participation: Bring your creativity to the table and actively contribute to future product ideas and improvements.
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Work Across Environments: Gain experience across three different sites, including development kitchens, labs, and factory settings.
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Collaborative Group Projects: Work with other placement students on a group project, building teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Who Should Apply?
We’re excited to hear from university students who are curious, creative, and passionate about food and product development. 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.
Key Skills and Qualifications Include:
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Excellent communication skills: Strong written and verbal abilities with a keen interest in leadership and change management
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Education: Studying Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related subject (other disciplines also welcome)
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Research and Analysis: Ability to understand and analyse technical information and present to audience needs
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Problem solving: Innovative thinking and solution-oriented approach
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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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Project management: Experience or aptitude in managing projects
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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 and have access to a car due to site locations

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!