Manufacturing & Industrial Placement

Start date: 15th June 2026
Scheme duration: 12 months
Salary: £25,125 per annum pro rata + excellent benefits
Location: Various locations across the UK
Applications open from November 24th to January 5th

Are you looking for a Placement scheme that will empower you to unlock your potential whilst working for the world’s largest food and drink manufacturer? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Eligibility requirements

You will need to have the right to work in theUKthat 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 theUK— 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 practicehere. Once you have completed this stage, we will notify you if you are selected to attend an assessment day in February or March 2026. We appreciate your patience throughout the process.

Here at Nestlé, we prioritise recruiting based on your strengths and potential, allowing us to identify your natural abilities and interests. To learn more about the application steps, please click the link below.

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.