Research and Development - Intern

Job Title: Research & Development Intern Location: Market Drayton, Shropshire (travel between sites may be required) Contract: Starting July 2027, 13-month Fixed Term Contract Hours/Shift Pattern: TBC 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:  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. Key Tasks & Responsibilities Include

• Product Sampling & Tasting: Create product samples in our development kitchen for internal tastings and customer presentations.
• Recipe Development: Apply your knowledge of yogurt and dessert manufacturing to help develop innovative new recipes.
• Lab Testing & Trials: Support lab testing and take part in manufacturing trials, using sensory evaluation techniques to assess product quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across the business, gaining exposure to multiple departments and disciplines.
• Artwork Checking: Assist with reviewing product artwork, following training in food law and labelling regulations.
• Concept to Launch: Contribute to every stage of the product development journey — from initial ideas to full-scale product launches.
• Innovation Participation: Bring your creativity to the table and actively contribute to future product ideas and improvements.
• Work Across Environments: Gain experience across three different sites, including development kitchens, labs, and factory settings.
• Collaborative Group Projects: Work with other placement students on a group project, building teamwork and problem-solving skills. What We're Looking For Key Skills & Qualifications Include: 
• Excellent communication skills: Strong written and verbal abilities  
• Microsoft: Proficient in Microsoft including Excel 
• Education: Studying Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related subject (other disciplines also welcome) 
• Recipe development: Enjoys practical work, being creative and developing new recipes 
• Research and Analysis: Ability to understand and analyse technical information and present to audience needs 
• Problem solving: Innovative thinking and solution-oriented approach 
• Initiative and teamwork: Capability to work independently and collaboratively 
• Organisational skills: Effective time management and high attention to detail  
• Project management: Experience or aptitude in managing projects 
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills: Making data-driven decisions to solve problems efficiently 
• Technical proficiency: Competence with Microsoft office and digital tools 
• 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.) 
• 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 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. 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.   You can find out more about Müller and what it's like to work for us by clicking here Careers at Müller UK & Ireland