Who can apply?
- Applicants must be undertaking full-time third-level education, hold a full UK or Irish driving licence, have the legal right to work in the UK and Ireland, and be willing to relocate or travel.
- Students from all degree disciplines can apply; an agricultural background is not essential. The employer asks for an interest in food, farming or supply chains and the ability to work independently and with a team.
- The program takes place through participating McDonald's suppliers in the UK and Ireland. Candidates should study the supplier and location list before submitting a broad application.
This is a UK and Ireland year-in-industry placement, not a short US summer internship. The licence, work-right, travel and full twelve-month commitments are essential.
Dates, pay & program timing
The placement runs from August 2027 through August 2028. Applications close at midnight on Monday, November 16, 2026, followed by a video step for selected candidates and a London assessment centre scheduled for December 14, 2026.
These details reflect the sources at the review date. An overview is not a live job offer. Check the official page for today's application status and the selected opening's written terms.
How to apply to McDonald's
- Review the participating suppliers and confirm the twelve-month term, driving licence, right-to-work, relocation and travel rules before applying.
- Prepare the requested CV and cover letter with one example tied to food, farming, operations, sustainability or a supply-chain problem; an agriculture degree is not required.
- Submit before the November 16 midnight deadline and prepare a concise video response and London assessment-centre plan in case you advance.
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How to prepare a stronger application
Trace one food product from producer through processing, distribution and restaurant. Identify a real operational or sustainability trade-off and explain what evidence you would seek before acting.
Choose an example of working independently in a fast-moving setting, then show when you asked for help and how you communicated with teammates.
Your preparation, on this device
Make it a plan.
Checking an item saves this program. These are planning prompts, not a substitute for the employer's full requirements.
Add a stage & next actionMcDonald's: questions before applying
Do I need an agriculture degree?
No. McDonald's encourages students from all degree disciplines and says an agricultural background is not essential.
How much does the placement pay?
The official posting lists a £26,500 placement salary.
What is the selection process?
It starts with a CV and cover letter, followed by a video for selected candidates and an assessment centre scheduled in London.
Official sources & update notes
We reviewed these publisher pages on . They establish the program facts above; our preparation suggestions are independent editorial guidance.
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