Management Trainee Review
at MDS
Graduate Scheme
Project Management
Swineshead, Lincolnshire
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of the Role
5/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at MDS?
I am currently in my first secondment at MDS and it has been a good experience. MDS keep you informed where you are heading on secondment next and there is the opportunity to work for a range of different member companies.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
In my current role, I am a project manager doing business process mapping. I enjoy that I get to move to another company after 6 months to see a different part of the industry - fresh produce and agriculture.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
3/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
3/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate MDS initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate MDS CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend MDS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good opportunity to see a range of different roles across the country. It allows for a different experience in the job market.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
It is how I expected and was told during interview and enrollment.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to MDS?
Talk to current MDS trainees as they have been through it all and will therefore be able to give advice and honest feedback.
