2026 Agribusiness Farm& Home Store Internship Programme – Kerry Dairy Ireland

Kerry Agribusiness Farm & Home Store Internship

Available locations: Askeaton; Ballyduff; Listowel; Charleville

Start date: February to June; minimum 3 months

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Description and Responsibilities:

You will support the Farm & Home Store team in delivering outstanding customer experiences and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This hands-on role offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Kerry Agribusiness, where retail meets agriculture. Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely managing goods through manual handling and forklift operation
• Keeping the store environment clean, organised, and welcoming
• Championing Health and Safety standards across all store activities
• Monitoring and managing stock levels to ensure product availability
• Engaging with customers to provide expert advice and friendly service
• Handling cash transactions with accuracy and professionalism
• Processing sales dockets and supporting order placement workflows
• Coordinating product deliveries and preparing items for dispatch
• Loading and unloading delivery trucks with care and efficiency

Kerry Dairy Ireland Internship Programme:

As a KDI Intern you will benefit from:

• Meaningful work experience
• Network with other interns through events
• Exposure to our Senior Leaders
• Opportunities to demonstrate to our leaders how you have contributed to Kerry during your internship.
• Learning about our wider business
• Buddy Support

We are committed to the development of our Interns as we aim to convert as many Interns as possible to Graduates. High performing interns will be given the opportunity to be considered for our Graduate Program before they complete their placement.

What we are Looking for:

• Studying Agricultural Science or a related discipline
• Results-oriented
• Motivated self-starter with the determination and drive to succeed
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong ability to work well in a team and independently
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Good organizational and time management skills

Discover Your Future with Kerry Dairy Ireland

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial retail presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 28 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

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