Quote: “You will work on exciting confectionery projects, collaborate with different teams and have an impact on brands such as KitKat, Smarties and many more.” - Amy Wilkinson – Product/Process Specialist
Are you ready to turn your passion for innovation into a career after finishing your degree? Join the Consumer Experience Graduate Scheme here at Nestlé, where you’ll dive into the fascinating world of product innovation and renovation, always with the consumer at the heart of every decision. This opportunity will empower you to make a meaningful impact within a global business.
You’ll be based in York, at our Product Technology Centre, working alongside talented teams of engineers, technologists, confectioners, technicians and nutritionists from over 30 different nationalities. It is a place where expertise and passion come together to solve challenges through innovation and create products that are thoughtfully designed to delight consumers.
What can you expect?
With the guidance of expert mentors, you'll collaborate with teams across various areas of the business and engage with stakeholders globally to create impactful results.
This role offers the exciting opportunity to visit our factories and sites across the UK and beyond, gaining insight into how consumer and sensory insights contribute to creating the ideal product experience. You’ll then work in collaboration with our Consumer and Sensory Insights Network to refresh and develop new methodologies and guidelines that drive our product developments forward.
This role will support the development of your collaboration and influencing skills, using best in class analytical methods, as you participate in projects being led by experts who are eager to share their experience and knowledge and support your growth.
Entry requirements
You will need to have the right to work in the UK that is not time limited and does not require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route either at the start of the scheme or upon completion.
To be eligible for this role, you’ll need a degree, we ask that you have a background in food, ideally with some knowledge of sensory and consumer insights, including statistical analysis. Most importantly, we are looking for candidates with genuine passion and potential for the role—just be yourself and show us what you’ve got!
What makes our Graduate Scheme stand out
- Before joining us you will have multiple opportunities to meet and connect with your team, the Academy and other graduates to make friendships and build relationships from the start.
- You will be mentored by leading experts ready to share their experience, knowledge and skills.
- Reverse mentoring gives you the chance to identify and solve problems in with the support of business leaders.
- Professional development plan tailored to your interests.
- Graduate weeks to collaborate with your cohort. Designed to help give you the space to learn, innovate, solve and inspire!
How we look after you
- Flexible working options
- Inclusive culture, join our networks!
- Comprehensive benefits
- Pastoral Support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Relocation Support
- Physical Fitness
- Prayer rooms
- Rewards and Recognition
*Some may be only available at certain sites
Application process
We recruit based on strengths looking at your potential, this helps us to identify your natural abilities and interests. You will go through our interactive online platform, so we can learn more about you and you can discover more about us! We understand that everyone needs are different so there will be an opportunity for you to speak to us about what yours are and any adjustments required when you apply. To find out the process step by step please click the link below.