Exciting opportunities are available for talented and career minded individuals to join ADM' UK's Trading & Commercial Trainee programme. The successful candidates will learn all aspects of ADM's UK core businesses during an 18 month programme; core business locations are based in Chelmsford, London and Hemswell. This role will be in preparation to undertake a key Trading/Commercial role after this period. This programme will also provide exposure to other key divisions including the rapeseed crushing facility at ADM Erith and our Investor Services division in London.
Key features of the programme
The main focus will be to spend approximately 6 months at each of the following business divisions:
ADM Milling (Chelmsford): the UK's leading independent flour miller. Manufacturers a wide range of high quality flours and bakery ingredients supplied to all sectors of the UK baking and food industry. The trainee will learn all facets of ADM Milling before joining the Trading Desk, where the key focus will be the procurement of wheat from the UK, Europe and North America, risk management and logistics.
ADM Agriculture (Hemswell): The trainee will learn the process of purchasing grains and oilseeds from farmers and the trading and logistics activities in both local and export markets as well as learning and understanding how the business operates in a global market.
ADM Agriculture (London): is the UK merchandising business for Agri by-products, importing more than 2 million tonnes each year. In this role, the trainee will learn all aspects of shipping, trading and logistics and be expected to talk to customers and execute deals from an early stage.
Your Profile
A degree in Agriculture / Business / Economics / Mathematics or similar discipline
Nationally mobile - willing to accept assignments at different locations across the UK and potentially in different countries if the opportunity arises
Numerical & results orientated
Assertive, with strong self-motivation and has the ability to set challenging goals
The ability to negotiate in challenging circumstances and make fast and accurate decisions
Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
Commercially focused and able to translate the product
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
#IncludingYou
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.
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Job Post Date: 02/10/26
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