Supply Chain Graduate Programme 2026 - UK

Ecolab; Northwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Joining Ecolab as part of our Supply Chain Graduate Scheme is a fantastic chance to start a career that makes a difference. From day one you will rotate through manufacturing, logistics, planning, lean and engineering, gaining hands-on exposure to real projects while supporting global supply chain outcomes.

The program begins in September 2026 and welcomes recent engineering graduates with a passion for cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate with an engineering background at undergrad or Master level in specified fields.
• Desire to develop across a wide range of supply chain disciplines in a cross-border team.
• Fluency in English; another European language is a plus.
• Self-driven and motivated to grow and learn.
• Adaptable to new challenges in a changing environment.
• Strong problem solving and creative thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with cultural awareness.
• Experience with Excel, PowerBI, PowerApps and data visualization tools.
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Join a 3-year rotation across supply chain functions and projects.
• Gain exposure to manufacturing, logistics, planning, lean and engineering.
• Relocate around Ecolab facilities in the UK as part of the programme.
• Contribute to real life projects and drive improvements across the value chain.

Skills

English fluency

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Excel

PowerBI

PowerApps

Education

Engineering degree (Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, Health, Safety & Environment, Chemistry, or Supply Chain)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

PowerApps

Job description

Joining Ecolab as part of our Supply Chain Graduate Scheme is a great opportunity to join a company that makes a difference. We make the world a cleaner, safer and healthier place. Our products and technologies prevent disease and infection, keep food supplies safe and protect the places where people eat, sleep, work, play and heal. Ecolab has recently been named to Forbes’ list of Best Employers for New Grads! So, not only do you get to work in a team that will give you the opportunity to work with people from all cultures and backgrounds to deliver a single goal, you will also get to work for one of the best employers around!

What to expect?

We're offering the opportunity to join our 3-year rotation program for recent graduates with little or no professional experience. From day one you will be exposed to making a difference in real life situations, projects and jobs. We'll give you an experience of working across the whole range of disciplines within our Supply Chain, including manufacturing, logistics, planning, lean and engineering.

Our Supply Chain helps keep us meeting our customer expectations, with over 1,000,000 customer locations and a turnover of $15bn per year, this is no small task.

We will support you as you embark on your journey with Ecolab whilst giving you space to grow and learn at your own pace.

What you’ll need?

• Recent graduates with an Engineering background in Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, Health, Safety & Environment, Chemistry & Supply Chain at an Undergraduate and/or Master’s level.
• Desire to grow and develop your expertise across a wide range of disciplines within a cross-border supply chain team
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of another European language beneficial
• Being self-driven and motivated to grow and develop
• Proven ability to adapt to new challenges and excel in an ever changing environment
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and creative thinking
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and cultural sensitivity
• Experience working with: Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, PowerApps and other data visualization/automation tools
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

What you’ll get?

Working at Ecolab is more rewarding than just helping to make a difference in the world. It's about being part of a team that gets results, has fun and makes huge positive contributions to the lives of others. What's more you'll be rewarded with an exciting chance to grow and develop your career in a world leading organisation. As part of the program you'll be expected to be prepared to relocate around Ecolab facilities in the UK (Swansea / Cheshire / Hampshire / Manchester).

We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits package and the chance to be part of a world leading Supply Chain.

The Supply Chain Graduate Scheme begins in September 2026.

Who are we?

At Ecolab we find solutions for the world's biggest problems. Around the globe, our customers trust us to keep their environments clean and safe, help them to operate efficiently and to achieve their sustainability goals.

Partnering to help solve global challenges is what we do best, and our new roles in the Supply Chain Program are critical to this success.

You are empowered to make an impact right away. Success in this team is about cooperating and partnering effectively with others and working ethically to deliver results. Working in the team gives an opportunity to work with people from all cultures and backgrounds to deliver a single goal.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

Own your future. Impact what matters.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.