HR Graduate

Vacancy Title: HR Graduate Programme
Location: Various locations available (Warrington, Reading, Grantham, Hemel, Portbury)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026

Welcome to the Sysco GB HR Graduate Programme. At Sysco, we believe people are the heart of everything we do. As a global leader in food wholesale distribution, we’re passionate about delivering excellence to our customers and our teams. This programme is your opportunity to shape the future of HR while growing your career in a dynamic, fast-paced industry. You’ll gain hands-on experience, work alongside inspiring leaders, and make a real impact from day one.

We’re looking for curious minds, bold thinkers, and those who thrive on collaboration. If you’re ready to unlock your potential and help us build a workplace where everyone can flourish, this is the place for you.

Your journey starts here – let’s make it extraordinary.

Sysco GB Graduate Programme is designed to give you a dynamic start to your career. You’ll gain hands-on experience, participate in structured learning, and receive personalised mentorship to help you transition into the workplace and develop the skills and confidence needed to grow as a future leader. Through key business rotations, you’ll work on real projects, collaborate with a variety of teams, and gain exposure to senior leaders.

You can expect:

• A structured learning and development plan to build both your technical and professional capabilities
• Mentorship from experienced professionals who will support, guide, and challenge you throughout the programme
• Business placements that give you the experience and exposure to build your skills within HR
• Networking opportunities with graduates, colleagues, and industry partners to help you grow your professional network
• Exposure to senior leaders providing valuable insights and helping you build your profile across the organisation
• Clear opportunities for career progression and continued development opportunities post programme

What you’ll learn

• Partner with managers and teams to deliver HR initiatives, and provide challenge, support and advice.
• Assist in recruitment campaigns and onboarding processes.
• Support employee engagement and development initiatives.
• Contribute to projects that enhance HR strategy and business performance.

You’ll also be fully supported to complete your CIPD qualification. This is your chance to make an impact, learn from industry experts, and grow into an HR partner or specialist supporting the business.

• During the programme you will be based from one of our key depot locations (to be determined with the successful candidate). Location options include Warrington, Reading, Grantham, Hemel, Portbury.
• Placement rotations will be a combination of fully onsite and hybrid working models.
• 39 hours a week, Monday – Friday (occasional requirement to support wider shifts relevant to placement activities).
• Some travel required (includes graduate workshops, HR or business events).

• A minimum of a 2:2 or above Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Right to work in the UK beyond a Graduate or Skilled Worker visa
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in HR
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Initiative and a growth mindset

If you’re interested in joining us – apply now. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and if you meet our entry criteria you’ll be asked to complete a short online assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a strengths-based video interview. If successful at this stage, the final step will be an invite to join us onsite for an interview/assessment exercise.

Support and guidance will be provided throughout the process and further information about each step can be found here.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Support to undertake your CIPD Professional qualification
• Pension + life assurance
• Heavily discounted staff sales on Sysco products

Sysco GB welcomes everyone. We focus on your potential and foster a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone belongs. If you need adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.