Engineering Graduate Scheme

Are you looking for a graduate 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! When you join Nestlé’s Engineering Graduate Scheme, you will embark on an exciting 2-year journey that involves working across various factories and product categories, gaining valuable experience in both maintenance and project engineering.

During the scheme you will gain a breadth of engineering experience, and upon successful completion of the scheme, we will endeavour to place you in a role aligned to your area of study and expertise. You will have the chance to engage and work with our state‑of‑the‑art technology, processes, and equipment whilst playing an active role in the factory team’s initiatives to improve operational efficiencies.

We will support you to develop your engineering knowledge by providing varied experiences across a range of scenarios and projects, allowing you to apply your theoretical knowledge to specific engineering situations. Collaborating with a diverse team of skilled engineers, you will play an important role in supporting the advancement of our digital transformation initiatives, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to make a meaningful impact.

You will also work to optimise key performance metrics, including output, energy consumption, water usage, and compliance standards. The scheme requires flexibility and mobility. If you go on to secure a permanent role with us on completion of the scheme, you will need to be open to opportunities across our UK factory network to support your ongoing development and career progression, financial support would be given to enable moves.

• Hands‑on experience:
  The engineering landscape is constantly evolving, and you'll develop a comprehensive understanding across of breath of technologies and production processes 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.
• Impactful contributions:
  Lead and contribute to engineering based projects to deliver great results in the time frames required, gaining exposure to people from a range of teams and backgrounds.
• Career growth:
  Your career path could lead you to become a global expert in a specific engineering technology or specialism or you could move into the wider operations space.
• Networking:
  Build lasting relationships with colleagues across different sites and functions, opening doors for collaborative opportunities.
• Chartership:
  We collaborate with professional organisations such as the IET, IMechE, and IChemE to support you on your journey to achieving Chartership.

• Technical capabilities:
  Navigate the complexities of a fast‑paced FMCG operation, where your decisions will have impact. Develop your technical skills, across key methodology including total productive maintenance (TPM) and DMAIC (define, measure, analyse, improve and control).
• Problem‑solving:
  Utilise the skills you develop during the scheme to respond to challenges of varying types and scales, 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 the different placements.
• Stakeholder management:
  Balance the needs of cross‑functional stakeholders, 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…