TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- 2-year Engineering Graduate Scheme in Electrical, Automation, or Digitalisation.
- Starting salary of £32,000 per annum with excellent benefits.
- Gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and support towards Chartership.
- Requires a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and UK work rights without sponsorship.
- Applications close early if sufficient applicants are received; assessment days in York Jan-Mar 2027.
About the Role
Engineering Graduate Scheme
This is a 2-year scheme focused on Electrical, Automation, or Digitalisation engineering.
What you'll do:
- Gain hands-on experience in maintenance and project engineering across various Nestlé factories and product categories.
- Work with state-of-the-art technology and equipment.
- Contribute to initiatives to improve operational efficiencies.
- Apply theoretical knowledge to specific engineering situations and projects.
- Support digital transformation initiatives and optimise key performance metrics (output, energy consumption, water usage, compliance).
- Be flexible and mobile across UK factory locations.
What you'll learn:
- Technical capabilities: Navigate a fast-paced FMCG operation, developing skills in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and DMAIC.
- Problem-solving: Respond to challenges, identify opportunities, and implement solutions.
- Adaptability: Collaborate with diverse teams, cultures, and operational processes through placements.
- Stakeholder management: Balance needs of cross-functional stakeholders and build professional relationships.
- Continuous Learning: Gain experience of industry trends and external factors.
Support and Benefits:
- Mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Opportunity to lead and contribute to engineering projects.
- Support towards achieving Chartership (e.g., IET, IMechE, IChemE).
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Pastoral support and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Potential relocation support (£2,000).
- Inclusive culture with employee networks.
Eligibility:
- Must have the right to work in the UK without time limitation and without requiring sponsorship.
- Hold, or be in the final year of studying towards, a degree in Electrical Engineering, Digitalisation Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
- Must be mobile across the UK.
Recruitment Journey:
- Click 'Apply' and answer eligibility questions.
- Complete an online assessment.
- Attend an in-person assessment day in York (January - March 2027).
Note: Do not upload a CV; upload relevant qualifications instead.
We may close applications early if sufficient applicants are received.