Job Specifications
Start date: 15th June 2026
Scheme duration: 12 months
Salary: £25,125 per annum + excellent benefits
Location: Nestlé Product Technology Centre, York
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!
What will you do?
When you join our Product Developer Placement Scheme, you will embark on an exciting 12 month journey where you will explore the fascinating world of chocolate science and technology. During your placement, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside industry experts, deepening your understanding of product formulation, sensory evaluation, and consumer insights.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of new chocolate products, from concept to launch, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in marketing, quality assurance, and supply chain management. This is your chance to bring creative ideas to life, experimenting with ingredients and processes to meet consumer demands.
With a focus on continuous learning and professional development, you will enhance your skills in project management and market analysis. If you are ready to make a tangible impact on a multinational business that values sustainability and quality, we invite you to apply and join us at Nestlé!
What makes this placement scheme exciting?
Innovation and creativity: Cultivate the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to meet consumer needs and market trends.
Quality assurance and compliance: Understand the standards and regulations that govern food safety and quality, ensuring products meet industry requirements.
Problem-solving skills: Strengthen your analytical thinking and troubleshooting abilities to address challenges that arise during product development.
Technical skills: Gain proficiency in relevant technologies and tools used in product development, such as formulation software and data analysis tools.
Communication skills: Develop effective verbal and written communication skills to present ideas, collaborate with teams and engage with stakeholders.
What will you learn?
Product formulation: Understand the science behind creating new products, including ingredient selection and formulation techniques.
Sensory evaluation: Develop skills in assessing and analysing the sensory attributes of products, such as taste, texture, and aroma.
Market research and consumer insights: Learn how to gather and analyse consumer data to inform product development and marketing strategies.
Project management: Gain experience in planning, executing, and managing projects, including timelines, budgets, and team coordination.
Cross-functional collaboration: Enhance your teamwork skills by working with various departments including marketing, quality assurance, and supply chain.
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:
Flexible working options
Inclusive culture, join our variety of employee run networks!
Comprehensive benefits
Pastoral support
Employee Assistance Programme
Potential relocation support (£2,000)
Pets at work – bring your dog to work
Physical fitness
Prayer rooms
Rewards and recognition
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 upon completion.
You will be in your penultimate year of study in any degree discipline - 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 in February or March 2026. 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.
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About the Company
As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. To deliver on this, we serve with passion, with a spirit of excellence, offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. Our culture is based on our values rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for the ...
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