Global Management Trainee - UK

Location: Maidenhead, England, gb Department: General Management Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': 'Full-time'}

Company Description

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at www.jdepeets.com.

Start your journey with a cup of amazing and Join our Global Management Trainee Program! From day one, you’ll dive into a world of opportunity, growth, and bold ideas.

Job Description

WHAT’S IN THE CUP FOR YOU?

Ready to kick-start your career with purpose, passion, and a whole lot of coffee? At JDE Peet's, our Global Management Trainee Program is your opportunity to step into a bold, fast-moving world where you can make an impact from day one. Now part of Keurig Dr Pepper, we’re shaping the future of coffee together, bringing together iconic brands, diverse markets, and talented people across the globe. Over 12 exciting months, you’ll experience our business from the inside out through a series of rotations across functions and, where relevant, markets. You’ll work alongside global teams, take on real business challenges, and lead a high-impact project that puts your ideas into action. With support from senior mentors to sharpen your leadership skills, you will build the confidence to shape what comes next.

Ready to think globally, move boldly, and help shape what’s next for coffee? Join us.

Discover more about the program on JDE Peet’s Global Management Trainee page.

Qualifications

To join our Global Management Trainee Program, here’s what you’ll need:

You’re on track to graduate (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in time for the program kick-off in September 2027 and ready to start full-time.

You bring fresh perspective, with a maximum of 2 years full-time professional experience.

You communicate fluently and confidently in English.

You connect with our values and can thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced culture.

You’re adaptable, curious, and open to new experiences.

You have a passion for global business and show strong cross-cultural awareness.

You’re globally mobile and excited to explore, not just during the 12-month program, but also for your role after graduation.

You’ve demonstrated leadership through

Internship experience at companies in industries like FMCG, Financial Services, Consulting, or Engineering

Long-term dedication to extracurriculars, whether it’s sports, student leadership, entrepreneurial projects, or anything that shows commitment and drive

Additional Information

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

Our efforts on this agenda have earned us the prestigious Catalyst Award, as well as the Fair Pay Leader Certification in 2025 thanks to an unexplained gender pay gap of 0.52%.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.