Engineering (Manufacturing) Industrial Placement 2027

Procter & Gamble; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double-matched pension

Private health insurance

Stock ownership scheme

Flex4Me Fund

Job summary

Procter & Gamble in Reading invites university students to join a 12-month Engineering (Manufacturing) placement at our Reading Plant. You will work on live projects, dive into real challenges, and receive a customised learning plan with coaching and training.

Start 5 July 2027 and finish 30 June 2028. You must have right to work in the UK for the full duration. The internship includes competitive salary (£31,500) and benefits, with potential to secure a full-time role after graduation.

Qualifications

• University students graduating in 2029 with a placement year as part of their degree.
• We also welcome applications from students graduating in 2027 or 2028 or those who have already graduated.
• Evidence of passion and achievements in academic and/or non-academic activities.
• Tell us what you’re proud of – be it playing a musical instrument or holding down a job alongside your studies.
• We want to get to know you during your application!
• Strong foundational understanding of engineering principles within your chosen field, as well as problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written English language skills.

Responsibilities

• You will be given specific projects and responsibilities working on real and live business challenges, just like a true P&G er.
• You will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager.
• The placement’s duration is from 5th July 2027 until 30th June 2028. We expect you to be available for the full duration.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Problem solving

Education

University placement year

Job description

Job Location READING PLANT Job Description

Ready to fuel the success of globally renowned brands like Gillette? Do you want to be part of the innovation and technological advancement of products used every day by millions of the world’s consumers? Want to work for a company consistently recognised as one of the UK's leading graduate employers? Then apply for a placement in Engineering (Manufacturing) at our Reading Plant where our best ideas and innovations are transformed into reality in our world-class manufacturing operating facilities. Our technical, innovative environment is one that embraces fast-paced change and cultivates a sense of leadership and commitment amongst our employees. Our aim is to ignite your potential and equip you to enhance the capability, safety, and productivity of all our systems while reducing cost and boosting sustainability. We offer industry leading learning and development opportunities to allow you to excel in your career and take on new challenges - expanding your knowledge and expertise across a range of different areas.

About our Reading Plant: From raw materials to finished products, our production facility is where innovation meets execution. Engineers and plant technicians work together to maintain efficiency, uphold safety, and ensure every product meets P&G's exacting quality standards - all whilst contributing to the bigger picture of delivering some of the most iconic P&G products like Gillette, Venus and Old spice! Our site is located close to the town centre and is served by motorway networks of M4 and M25 as well as the A33. We’re within 20 mins of Reading Central and Green Park railway stations and our site is served by buses that run every 10 minutes.

What To Expect

During your 12-month placement, you will get a first-hand experience of what a career in Engineering with P&G involves, and if it is right for you. You will be working on live business Engineering projects and expected to dive straight in and take the lead. Each intern receives a customised learning plan to ensure they get the right levels of coaching, mentoring, and training as they deliver their work. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging experience, have a passion for winning, strong leadership credentials and an interest in pursuing a career at P&G – this internship is for you!

Responsibilities and Real Work from Day 1

You will be given specific projects and responsibilities working on real and live business challenges, just like a true P&G er.

Continuous training & coaching

You will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

The annual salary for this 12-month placement is £31,500.

• Competitive double-matched pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Participation in a stock ownership scheme
• Your very own 'Flex4Me' Fund which enables you to allocate a portion of your benefits package to the areas that matter most to you

Full Time Role

Successful interns have the potential to secure a full-time position with P&G after graduation. As a 'build from within' company, our people start at entry level and progress through the organization. When we make a job offer, it’s with the expectation that you will grow into one of our future leaders, and to help you get there, you will work closely with skilled P&G veterans for mentoring and coaching at every step.

Job Qualifications

What We Look For:

• University students graduating in 2029 with a placement year as part of their degree.
• We also welcome applications from students graduating in 2027 or 2028 or those who have already graduated.
• Evidence of passion and achievements in academic and/or non-academic activities.
• Tell us what you’re proud of – be it playing a musical instrument or holding down a job alongside your studies.
• We want to get to know you during your application!
• Strong foundational understanding of engineering principles within your chosen field, as well as problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written English language skills.

Start date

The placement’s duration is from 5th July 2027 until 30th June 2028. We expect you to be available for the full duration.

Right to Work

For our placement roles, you will need to provide your own right to work in the UK for the full duration of your placement without requiring sponsorship from P&G. Note, this will require your right to work permission to be valid between 5th July 2027 until 30th June 2028 for a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. P&G is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide evidence of their right to work at the conclusion of the recruitment process as a condition of employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work. We champion social mobility and believe socio-economic status should not be a barrier to accessing job opportunities. That’s why in addition to this internship being paid, we offer provision of all the necessary technology and electronic equipment, access to a range of benefits, and financial support if you need to relocate for your internship - such as covering the cost of travel to your internship location.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process.

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship. The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.

Application Deadline: 1pm (GMT) November 13th, 2026.