About the Opportunity
Are you ready to explore a real workplace with genuine progression opportunities even if you’ve never worked in a role like this before?
MM Flowers is one of the UK’s leading fresh flower businesses, supplying major retailers such as M&S and Tesco. This Industry Open Day gives you the chance to go behind the scenes, experience the working environment, and show what you’re capable of in a hands-on, supportive setting.
This isn’t a classroom session and it’s not just a tour. It’s an opportunity to take part in practical activities and be considered for a 12-week paid internship, with clear pathways into long-term employment. This is part of our Ignite into Industry Trailblazer Programme, alongside the industry days you will receive 10 hours of 1:1 careers coaching with Stay Nimble and lifetime access to their digital platform.
What to Expect on the Day
You’ll take part in a structured experience designed to help you understand the role and demonstrate your potential.
You will:
- Join a guided factory tour, seeing how flowers move from arrival to dispatch
- Speak with team members about their career journeys and progression
- Complete short practical activities, including:
A basic English task
A hands-on colour-coding activity
- A team-based MM Flowers simulation focusing on teamwork, communication, and quality
- Take part in a short interview-style conversation to talk about your motivation, goals, and interest in the industry
The day is designed to help you understand the opportunities at MM Flowers and for MM Flowers to see how you could fit into their team
What They’re Looking For
No experience is needed, this is about attitude and mindset.
They’re looking for people who:
- Are willing to learn and improve
- Can follow instructions and work to high standards
- Are confident asking questions when unsure
- Work well as part of a team
- Take pride in doing a job properly
- Are open to working 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment
What Comes Next?
After the Industry Open Day:
- You’ll receive feedback and next steps the same afternoon
- Successful participants may be offered a 12-week paid internship as a Production Operative
- Internships can lead to long-term, full-time employment
- You’ll complete an Induction Day covering health, safety, and quality
- You’ll receive around two weeks of supported training to help you settle in
Progression opportunities include:
- Cross-training across production lines
- Machine operation roles
- Counterbalance / Reach Truck roles
- Team leader and specialist roles over time
This is a genuine entry point into long-term employment with progression.
Key Details
To take part, you must:
- Be aged 18-25, not in education, employment or training
- Be able to work 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm)
- Be available for Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday shift patterns
- Bring valid photo ID and Right to Work documents
- Bring safety shoes for the Industry Open Day
There are no pre-qualifying criteria and no experience required.
Limited Spaces Available
- Up to 15 participants per session
- Travel support available via Inspire 2 Ignite minibus if transport is a barrier
Date & Time: Thursday 8th of January, 10am – 1pm
Location: MM Flowers, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon
