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Operational Excellence - Summer Internship - 2026

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. -
Bracknell

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Job details

Internship

Qualifications

Engineering
Master's degree
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Kaizen
Business
Communication skills

Full job description

This role is located in NRM, within the Cawood Scientific Agriculture Division. NRM, part of the Cawood Scientific Group, are the UK’s largest independent provider of agronomic and environmental waste analysis for land-based industries. We offer water, soil, manures, fertilisers and plant tissue analysis to farmers, growers and agronomists for improved farm productivity, as well as land-based environmental services including composted waste, anaerobic digestate, effluents and industrial renewables. Learn more about NRM by clicking here.

Job Description:

Summer Internship Opportunity – Operational Excellence

Location: NRM (Bracknell)
Duration: Summer 2026

Application Deadline: January 2026

Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global leader with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence across multiple industries.

Cawood, a member of the EBI family, is the UK’s and Ireland leading scientific group, recognised for its technical capability and value-added service to customers in land-based industries. We provide specialist laboratory analysis for the agriculture, food, and environmental sectors.

Our Vision: We are a Diagnostics company that exists to protect the future of food, agriculture, and the environment—***turning diagnostics into actionable insights that drive transparency, productivity, and sustainability*. In doing so, we create lasting value for our customers and ourselves.**

We Focus On:

Agriculture Transparency and Traceability (info and knowledge)
Insights that ensure Quality & deliver Productivity for our customers
Environmental sustainability (supporting regulations and innovation)
Human health (through food and environment)

We Do This By:

Developing best-in-class diagnostic solutions that drive actionability for our customers
Pairing diagnostics with innovative services that deliver value to our customers and differentiate from competition
Being a thought leader and consultative partner within the industries we serve

Are you a motivated, detail-oriented individual with a passion for process improvement?

Cawood is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Operational Excellence Intern to support key initiatives that drive continuous improvement across our sites. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Kaizen Fundamentals, process optimisation, and team facilitation while contributing to strategic business priorities.

What You’ll Do

Participate in the planning and execution of process improvement initiatives across the business.
Contribute to Kaizen events and waste walks focused on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies.
Document and present findings, recommendations, and outcomes to improve efforts.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
Help build and sustain visual management tools including Daily Boards, Standard Work, and action trackers.
Document and present findings, recommendations, and outcomes to improve efforts.

What We’re Looking For

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Science, Engineering, or Business preferred)
Strong analytical and process-oriented mindset
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Interest or experience in Lean, Kaizen, or operational excellence methodologies
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Comfortable facilitating discussions and leading small groups
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
Willingness to travel to other business unit sites if needed

What You’ll Gain

Practical experience in operational excellence and Kaizen methodologies
Exposure to real-world business challenges and strategic initiatives
Mentorship from experienced professionals
Opportunities to lead and contribute to impactful projects
A chance to build your professional network and enhance your career prospects

Ready to make a difference this summer?
Apply now and become part of a team that’s driving operational excellence across Cawood.

Apply Now

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Summer Internship Opportunity – Operational Excellence

Location: NRM (Bracknell) Duration: Summer 2026 Application Deadline: January 2026

Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global leader with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence across multiple industries.

Cawood, a member of the EBI family, is the UK’s and Ireland leading scientific group, recognised for its technical capability and value-added service to customers in land-based industries. We provide specialist laboratory analysis for the agriculture, food, and environmental sectors.

Our Vision: We are a Diagnostics company that exists to protect the future of food, agriculture, and the environment—turning diagnostics into actionable insights that drive transparency, productivity, and sustainability. In doing so, we create lasting value for our customers and ourselves.

We Focus On:

Agriculture Transparency and Traceability (info and knowledge)

Insights that ensure Quality & deliver Productivity for our customers

Environmental sustainability (supporting regulations and innovation)

Human health (through food and environment)

We Do This By:

Developing best-in-class diagnostic solutions that drive actionability for our customers

Pairing diagnostics with innovative services that deliver value to our customers and differentiate from competition

Being a thought leader and consultative partner within the industries we serve

Are you a motivated, detail-oriented individual with a passion for process improvement?

What You’ll Do

Participate in the planning and execution of process improvement initiatives across the business.

Contribute to Kaizen events and waste walks focused on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies.

Document and present findings, recommendations, and outcomes to improve efforts.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Help build and sustain visual management tools including Daily Boards, Standard Work, and action trackers.

Document and present findings, recommendations, and outcomes to improve efforts.

What We’re Looking For

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Science, Engineering, or Business preferred)

Strong analytical and process-oriented mindset

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Interest or experience in Lean, Kaizen, or operational excellence methodologies

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Comfortable facilitating discussions and leading small groups

Curious, proactive, and eager to learn

Willingness to travel to other business unit sites if needed

What You’ll Gain

Practical experience in operational excellence and Kaizen methodologies

Exposure to real-world business challenges and strategic initiatives

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Opportunities to lead and contribute to impactful projects

A chance to build your professional network and enhance your career prospects

Ready to make a difference this summer? Apply now and become part of a team that’s driving operational excellence across Cawood.

Location: NRM (Bracknell)
Duration: Summer 2026

Application Deadline: January 2026

Our Vision: We are a Diagnostics company that exists to protect the future of food, agriculture, and the environment—***turning diagnostics into actionable insights that drive transparency, productivity, and sustainability*. In doing so, we create lasting value for our customers and ourselves.**

Ready to make a difference this summer?
Apply now and become part of a team that’s driving operational excellence across Cawood.