Saputo Inc.

R&D Student Placement

Saputo Inc.  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

R&D Technician (internally known as Technician, Development Technologist) – One Year Student Placement

Location: Nuneaton

Start date: June/July 2027

Duration: 12-month placement

Looking for a placement where you can turn what you’ve learnt at university into real-world experience? We’re looking for an enthusiastic student to join our R&D team from June/July 2027 for a one-year placement. You’ll gain hands-on experience across product and packaging development, supporting projects from early ideas and trials through to product launch.

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

  • Supporting new product and packaging development projects.
  • Getting involved in product, pilot and factory trials.
  • Helping develop new cheese concepts and packaging solutions.
  • Supporting product testing, analysis and development documentation.
  • Working with teams across Production, Technical, Marketing, Procurement and Commercial.

YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU…

  • Are studying towards a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related subject.
  • Are looking for a 12-month industry placement starting in June/July 2027.
  • Have a curiosity about food and especially the cheese category.
  • Are keen to learn about product and packaging development.
  • Are creative, organised and a good communicator.
  • Enjoy working as part of a team.
  • Hold a valid driving licence.

This is a great opportunity to gain real, hands-on experience in food R&D, build your industry knowledge and contribute to projects that could ultimately make their way to market.

For additional information about our benefits, please visit the Saputo Dairy UK employee benefits page.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion throughout its operations and invites candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best, we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments required to support your participation in the application and interview process.

Agencies: Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a preferred supplier list that will support us where needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge speculative CVs supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.

In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.

You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

Saputo Inc.

About Saputo Inc.

Saputo, one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of dairy products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, a leading dairy processor in Australia and the top dairy processor in Argentina. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. In the United Kingdom, Saputo is the leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads. In addition to its dairy portfolio, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a range of dairy alternative cheeses and beverages. Saputo products are sold in several countries under market-leading brands, as well as private label brands. Saputo Inc. is a publicly traded company and its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “SAP”. Follow Saputo’s activities at saputo.com or via Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Montreal, CA
Year Founded
1954
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