Job Description

Scheme: Manufacturing Industrial Placement Scheme

Start date: 14th June 2027

Scheme duration: 12 months

Salary: £26,000 per annum pro rata + excellent benefits

Location: Various factory locations across the UK

Work Pattern: Full time, 5 days per week in the factory

What will you do?

Join Nestlé’s 12-month Manufacturing Industrial Placement Scheme, where you will support a wide range of projects that will deliver results for our factory operations. You will be emersed into the daily operations of our factories helping to keep our production lines running smoothly and efficiently. Working in collaboration with cross-functional teams to tackle challenges and explore opportunities and contributing to the implementation of innovative solutions.

You will have the opportunity to engage in problem-solving sessions, analysing issues to propose actionable strategies, all whilst receiving guidance from our experienced mentors. This placement scheme will allow you to apply your academic knowledge whilst learning the intricacies of the manufacturing process within the context of the world's largest food and drink manufacturer.

What makes this scheme exciting?

• Hands-on experience: Driving innovation and developing a comprehensive understanding across a breadth of production processes and product quality whilst learning how the wider business operates.
• Mentorship opportunities: Work alongside experienced professionals who will provide valuable insights and guidance to help you grow your capabilities. All of which have a dedicated passion to making a difference for the industry.
• Impactful contributions: Contribute to manufacturing projects that deliver great results in the timeframes required, gaining exposure to people from a range of teams and backgrounds.
• Networking: Build lasting relationships with colleagues across different sites and functions, opening doors for collaborative opportunities.
• Career growth: Build a great foundation of expertise and confidence, equipping you with the tools necessary to excel in the fast-paced world of manufacturing, preparing you for your future career whilst inspiring you to have a meaningful impact.

What will you learn?

• Technical capabilities: Develop your knowledge of different operational methodologies such as total productive maintenance (TPM) and continuous improvement practices in a fast based environment.
• Hands on experience: Gain knowledge and practical skills that are essential for a successful career in manufacturing, supporting your learning of operational best practices.
• Problem-solving: Use the skills you develop during the scheme to respond to challenges, while identifying opportunities and implementing solutions for sustainable success.
• Adaptability: Embrace the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, cultures, and operational processes as you rotate through different manufacturing roles, developing essential soft skills including communication, leadership and teamwork.
• Stakeholder management: Balance the needs of cross-functional stakeholders whilst honing your interpersonal skills and building your unique professional brand in the process.
• Continuous Learning: Gain firsthand experience of industry trends and external factors that influence Nestlé as you progress through the scheme.

Our commitment to you:

We will support you every step of the way, the following are just some of our offerings to enable you to thrive with us:

• Inclusive culture, join our variety of employee run networks!
• Comprehensive benefits
• Pastoral support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Potential relocation support (£2,000)
• Prayer rooms
• Various rewards and recognition opportunities

*Availability dependent upon site

Eligibility requirements

You will need to have the right to work in the UK that is not time-limited and does not require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route either at the start of the scheme or on completion.  

You will be in your penultimate year of study for a Food Science, Manufacturing or other related degree such as Chemical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering , and you’ll need to be mobile across the UK — what’s also important is your commitment to the scheme and your willingness to learn.

The recruitment journey

After you click “apply” you’ll be prompted to answer a few questions to determine your eligibility for the scheme. If you qualify, we will invite you to complete an online assessment, which you can practice here. Please do not upload a CV, instead we ask you to upload any relevant qualifications to support your application. 

Once you have completed this stage, we will notify you if you are selected to attend an assessment day which will be held in person in York between January and March 2027. It may take a little bit of time between assessment stages to get back to you, we really appreciate your patience.   

Adjustments

We recognise that each candidate has unique needs, and we are committed to ensuring an inclusive application process. You will have the opportunity to discuss any specific requirements or adjustments you may need as you navigate through our recruitment process.

We may occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect – for our employees, our customers and our consumers.  That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.