Start date: 2nd September 2026 

Scheme duration:  2 years 

Salary: £32,000 per annum + excellent benefits  

Location: various locations across the UK 

Are you looking for a graduate scheme that will empower you to unlock your potential whilst working for the world’s largest food and drink manufacturer? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!  

What will you do? 

Joining Nestlé’s Supply Chain Graduate Scheme will see you rotate across three varied job placements throughout the 2-year scheme. These rotations will allow you to work across a range of different settings from our factories, distribution centres to our head office locations. During the scheme you will work across our fantastic product portfolio which could see you work with some of our iconic brands - think KitKat, Nescafé, Purina and more! 

We carefully design our graduate scheme to give you the very best exposure to our fantastic supply chain operation, coupled with a structured development program that reflects our passion to develop your career! Our end-to-end supply chain is seen as world class allowing you to develop your knowledge and learn from industry experts. 

We are continuously exploring and implementing initiatives that help drive sustainability throughout our entire supply chain, and you could play a part in this too. Whether you're managing raw material supply, negotiating supplier contracts or collaborating with the nation’s largest retailers to forecast sales for our renowned brands, this scheme will provide you with a real breadth of opportunities, empowering you to grow a fantastic supply chain career.  

What makes this Supply Chain Scheme exciting? 

• Hands-on experience: Work with many different functional teams across a range of locations, applying your learning and skills to make an impact. 

• Diverse exposure: Rotate through different roles and locations which could include partnering with our transport network to ensure timely deliveries, creating long-term factory production plans through to supporting our innovation and commercial teams to deliver product launches.  

• Mentorship opportunities: Work alongside experienced professionals who will provide valuable insights and guidance to help you grow your capabilities. 

• Networking: Build lasting relationships with colleagues across different sites and functions, opening doors for collaborative opportunities.  

• Career growth: This scheme is designed to develop you as a great supply chain professionals, offering a clear pathway for advancement within a global business. 

What will you learn? 

• Energetic environment: Navigate the complexities of a fast-paced FMCG supply chain operation, where your decisions will have impact. 

• Problem-solving: Utilise the skills you develop during the scheme to respond to challenges of varying types and scales, while identifying opportunities and implementing solutions for sustainable success. 

• Adaptability: Embrace the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, cultures, and operational processes as you rotate through the different placements. 

• Stakeholder management: Balance the needs of cross-functional stakeholders, honing your interpersonal skills and building your unique professional brand in the process. 

• Continuous Learning: Gain firsthand experience of industry trends and external factors that influence Nestlé as you progress through the scheme. 

Our commitment to you… 

We will support you every step of the way, the following are just some of our offerings to enable you to thrive with us: 

• Flexible working options 

• Inclusive culture, join our variety of employee run networks! 

• Comprehensive benefits 

• Pastoral support 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Potential relocation support (£2,000)  

• Pets at work – bring your dog to work  

• Gym facilities  

• Prayer rooms 

• Various rewards and recognition opportunities  

*Availability dependent upon site 

Eligibility 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 on completion.   
 
You’ll need to have a degree - this can be in any subject and at any grade. You’ll need to be mobile across the UK throughout the duration of the scheme as you could be placed at different factory placements during the 2 years. What’s also important is your commitment to the scheme and your willingness to learn.  

The recruitment journey  

After you click “apply” you’ll be prompted to answer a few questions to determine your eligibility for the scheme. If you qualify, we will invite you to complete an online assessment, which you can practice here. Please do not upload a CV, instead we ask you to upload any relevant qualifications to support your application. 

Once you have completed this stage, we will notify you if you are selected to attend an assessment day which will be in February or March 2026. It may take a little bit of time between assessment stages to get back to you; we really appreciate your patience.

Adjustments  

We recognise that each candidate has unique needs, and we are committed to ensuring an inclusive application process. You will have the opportunity to discuss any specific requirements or adjustments you may need as you navigate through our recruitment process.  

We may occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.