Product Developer Placement

Nestle SA; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Pastoral support

Employee Assistance Programme

Prayer rooms

Rewards and recognition

Job summary

Nestlé in the United Kingdom invites applicants for a 12-month Product Developer Placement Scheme focused on chocolate science and technology. You will learn hands-on product formulation, sensory evaluation and consumer insights, contributing to new chocolate products from concept to launch.

You will work with marketing, QA and supply chain teams, applying creativity to ingredients and processes while strengthening project management and market analysis skills for your professional development.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year of study in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering.
• Commitment to the scheme and willingness to learn.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship for the start or completion of the scheme.

Responsibilities

• Join a 12-month Product Developer Placement Scheme to explore chocolate science and technology.
• Gain hands-on experience in product formulation, sensory evaluation and consumer insights.
• Contribute to the development of new chocolate products from concept to launch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in marketing, quality assurance and supply chain management.
• Bringing creative ideas to life and experimenting with ingredients and processes to meet consumer demands.
• Develop project management and market analysis skills through ongoing learning.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Penultimate year in Food Science/ Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering/ Process Engineering

Job description

W o rk Pattern: Full time, 5 days per week in the office

Are you looking for a placement 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?

When you join our Product Developer Placement Scheme, you will embark on an exciting 12-month journey where you will explore the fascinating world of chocolate science and technology. During your placement, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside industry experts, deepening your understanding of product formulation, sensory evaluation, and consumer insights.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of new chocolate products, from concept to launch, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in marketing, quality assurance, and supply chain management. This is your chance to bring creative ideas to life, experimenting with ingredients and processes to meet consumer demands.

With a focus on continuous learning and professional development, you will enhance your skills in project management and market analysis.

What makes this placement scheme exciting?

• Innovation and creativity: Cultivate the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to meet consumer needs and market trends.
• Quality assurance and compliance: Understand the standards and regulations that govern food safety and quality, ensuring products meet industry requirements.
• Problem-solving skills: Strengthen your analytical thinking and troubleshooting abilities to address challenges that arise during product development.
• Technical skills: Gain proficiency in relevant technologies and tools used in product development, such as formulation software and data analysis tools.
• Communication skills: Develop effective verbal and written communication skills to present ideas, collaborate with teams and engage with stakeholders.

What will you learn?

• Product formulation: Understand the science behind creating new products, including ingredient selection and formulation techniques.
• Sensory evaluation: Develop skills in assessing and analysing the sensory attributes of products, such as taste, texture, and aroma.
• Market research and consumer insights: Learn how to gather and analyse consumer data to inform product development and marketing strategies.
• Project management: Gain experience in planning, executing, and managing projects, including timelines, budgets, and team coordination.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Enhance your teamwork skills by working with various departments including marketing, quality assurance, and supply chain.

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!
• Pastoral support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Prayer rooms
• Rewards and recognition

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 upon completion.

You will be in your penultimate year of studying Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering- what’s also important is your commitment to the scheme and your willingness to learn.

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.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect - for our employees, our customers and our consumers. That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!