TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month Product Experience Placement at Nestlé's Product Technology Centre in York.
- Gain hands-on experience in product innovation and renovation, working on confectionery projects.
- Receive expert mentorship and learn about consumer and sensory insights, analytical thinking, and collaboration.
- Earn £26,000 per annum with excellent benefits.
- The assessment centre will be held between January and March 2027.
About the Role
Nestlé is offering a 12-month Research & Development Product Experience Placement scheme at their Product Technology Centre in York.
What you will do:
- Embark on a 12-month development journey focused on product innovation and renovation with the consumer at the heart.
- Work on exciting confectionery projects, collaborating with different teams and impacting brands like KitKat.
- Be part of a diverse environment, working alongside engineers, technologists, confectioners, technicians, and nutritionists.
- Collaborate with teams across different business parts and engage with global stakeholders.
- Visit factories and sites across the UK and beyond to understand consumer and sensory insights.
- Support the development of collaboration and influencing skills using analytical methods.
What makes this scheme exciting:
- Consumer-focused innovation-renovation: Explore how sensory and consumer insights shape product innovation and renovation.
- Expert mentorship: Work alongside experienced specialists.
- Impactful projects: Contribute to projects that update and build methodologies and guidelines for future product development.
- Cross-functional exposure: Collaborate with teams across R&D, manufacturing, and the wider business.
- Global stakeholder engagement: Develop confidence working with stakeholders across the business and wider Consumer and Sensory Insights network.
What you will learn:
- Consumer and sensory insight foundations: Understand how consumer needs, sensory science, and data inform product development.
- Analytical thinking: Apply analytical methods, including statistical analysis, to support product insights.
- Collaboration and influencing: Develop the ability to work with different teams and influence stakeholders.
- Innovation and problem-solving: Learn to identify opportunities, solve challenges, and contribute insight-led solutions.
- Continuous learning: Take ownership of your development through mentoring, graduate activities, and hands-on project experience.
Our commitment to you:
- Flexible working options
- Inclusive culture with employee-run networks
- Comprehensive benefits
- Pastoral support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Potential relocation support (£2000)
- Gym facilities
- Prayer rooms
- Rewards and recognition
Eligibility requirements:
- Must have the right to work in the UK that is not time-limited and does not require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
- A background in food, ideally with some knowledge of sensory and consumer insights, including statistical analysis.
- Potential, curiosity, and a passion for the role.
Recruitment journey:
- Apply and answer eligibility questions.
- If qualified, complete an online assessment.
- Selected candidates will be invited to an in-person assessment centre in York (January-March 2027).
- Do not upload a CV; upload relevant qualifications.
Adjustments:
- Nestlé is committed to an inclusive application process and will discuss any specific requirements or adjustments needed.
Important Dates:
- Start date: 14th June 2027
- Scheme duration: 12 months
- Assessment centre: January-March 2027
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