Industrial Placement Scheme at Nestlé
Nestlé is offering an exciting 12-month Manufacturing Industrial Placement starting 15th June 2026, designed for students eager to gain hands-on experience within the world’s largest food and drink manufacturer. This industrial placement scheme at Nestlé Careers offers a unique opportunity to enhance your food science career by working directly within factory operations across multiple UK locations, supporting production efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives, and applying academic knowledge in a real-world manufacturing environment.
Details:
- Job Title: Manufacturing Industrial Placement
- Scheme Duration: 12 Months
- Start Date: 15 June 2026
- Employment Type: Full-Time Industrial Placement
- Salary: £25,125 per annum + excellent benefits
- Locations: Multiple manufacturing sites across the UK
- Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Locations:
- York, YN, GB, YO91 1XY
- Staverton, GB, BA14 6PG
- Buxton, DB, GB, SK17 6AQ
- Halifax, YW, GB, HX3 9XT
- Dalston, CU, GB, CA5 7NH
- Tutbury, GB, DE13 9LY
- Wisbech, GB, PE13 2RG
- Crawley, GB, RH10 9AD
- Sudbury, GB, CO10 2XD.
About the Company:
Nestlé is the world’s leading food and beverage company, driven by a purpose to enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and people development, Nestlé provides an inclusive environment where young professionals can learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact across its manufacturing operations.
Educational Requirements for the Industrial Placement Scheme:
- Currently in the penultimate year of study
- Degree in Food Science, Manufacturing, or a related discipline
- Must have the right to work in the UK (no time-limited visa or Skilled Worker sponsorship requirement)
- Willingness to be mobile across UK locations
- Strong commitment to learning and completing the full placement
Key Responsibilities:
- Support daily factory operations to ensure production lines run efficiently to uplift your food science career.
- Contribute to manufacturing and operational improvement projects
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve operational challenges
- Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist in implementing innovative manufacturing solutions
- Analyse production issues and propose actionable strategies
- Apply Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and lean manufacturing principles
- Engage in rotations across manufacturing roles to gain broad exposure to enhance your Food Science Career.
- Support quality, safety, and performance objectives within factory environments
Skills Required for the Industrial Placement Scheme:
- Strong interest in manufacturing and production operations
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptability to fast-paced factory environments
- Willingness to learn operational methodologies and best practices
- Basic understanding of manufacturing or engineering principles
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Benefits of the Industrial Placement Scheme at Nestlé Careers:
- Competitive annual salary (£25,125)
- Comprehensive employee benefits package
- Dedicated mentorship and pastoral support
- Hands-on learning in real manufacturing environments
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Inclusive culture with employee-led networks
- Potential relocation support (£2,000, site dependent)
- Access to prayer rooms (site dependent)
- Rewards and recognition opportunities
- Strong career foundation for future roles in manufacturing and engineering
