Placement
Closes tomorrow
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month industrial placement in Supply Chain Engineering & Operations at PepsiCo, starting July 2027.
- Earn £26,600 per year while leading improvement projects, analysing data, and supporting daily operations.
- Ideal for penultimate-year engineering students seeking practical experience and development.
- Application deadline is 30th October 2026, but apply early due to potential early closure.
About the Role
This is a 12-month industrial placement within PepsiCo's Supply Chain team, focusing on Engineering & Operations. You will work on real projects from day one, contributing to efficiency, waste reduction, and process optimisation.
Responsibilities
In this placement, you will:
- Lead improvement projects across production, planning, logistics, and engineering.
- Analyse operational and engineering data to identify trends and opportunities.
- Support daily supply chain operations, including inventory management and supplier coordination.
- Contribute to engineering reliability projects and data compliance at the Brigg site.
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, including Kaizen events and root cause analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation.
- Support the rollout and development of digital tools and systems.
- Take ownership of objectives and deliver contributions to the Engineering and Operations teams.
Qualifications
We are looking for:
- Students currently in their penultimate year of university, with a course that includes a sandwich placement year.
- Students pursuing a degree in Mechanical/Electrical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or closely related disciplines.
- Full right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement (July 2027-July 2028).
- Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
- Passion for the company, personal development, sustainability, and engineering delivery.
- Ambition, eagerness to learn, and a desire to grow your career.
- Creativity and fresh ideas.
What else do you need to know?
- Start Date: July 2027
- Duration: 12 months
- Salary: £26,600 per year
- Working Pattern: Full time
Benefits
- Vibrant culture
- Development and mentoring
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Discounted PepsiCo products
- Competitive pension scheme
- Market-leading health and wellbeing benefits, including:
- Virtual GP (24/7 for you and your family)
- Discounted gym membership
- SWORD: online free digital physiotherapy service
Application Process
- Online application
- Video Interview (September-October 2026)
- Virtual Assessment Centre (November-December 2026)
Application Closing Date
30th of October 2026. Applications may close early due to high response.