Supply Chain Technical Placement 2027

Unilever; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of placement bonus

Subsidised gym memberships

Staff shop discount

Hybrid working environment

28 days pro rata holiday

Future careers development teams

Buddy support

Line manager support

Job summary

Unilever UK offers Industrial Placements in Supply Chain, with roles across Port Sunlight, Leeds, Burton and Kingston. You must be able to relocate to UK locations and be returning to study after the placement.

During the year you’ll work on real business challenges, gain exposure to data analytics, problem solving and cross‑functional collaboration, and be supported by a dedicated buddy and line manager. The 12‑month programme starts in June 2027 and leads to meaningful development in a global

Qualifications

• Data analytics and data-driven decision making.
• Strong problem-solving ability and proactive mindset.
• Effective communication and business partnering with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Help launch newest Beauty and Personal Care innovation.
• Deliver sustainable engineering projects at UK factories.
• Ensure products arrive on time and in full at customers.

Skills

Data analytics

Problem solving

Proactivity

Communication

Stakeholder management

MS Office skills

Job description

What do we look for?

For our Technical roles, we are looking for students studying a STEM discipline. For our Non-Technical roles, we are open to students from any background who have an appetite for Supply Chain. Students must have completed the penultimate year of their undergraduate degree by the time they start their placement and be returning to study after their placement.

With a strong performance culture, challenging goals, and continuous feedback, we will support you to achieve your potential in an inclusive environment. You will thrive by gaining exposure to real business challenges where your energy and fresh thinking will have an impact. First‑hand experience‑it’s the fastest way to learn.

Our Supply Chain Management Industrial Placements are a chance to showcase your ambition, thinking, and skills, with total support from a line manager and a buddy.

Most of our roles are based at our Port Sunlight, Leeds, Burton and Kingston sites, and applicants must be able to relocate to any of our UK locations.

Some of our positions you could be allocated to include:

Supply Chain Technical –

• Process Engineer at our Leeds or Port Sunlight factories, working to eliminate defects, losses, and waste, and increase the stability of our production lines.
• Process Engineering role in a fast‑paced factory, supporting initiatives including LPG tank inspections, Faberge Silverson upgrades, Raw Material Tote Stations as well as support process changes linked to the launch of All Over Body Spray and Neutral Roll‑On. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to influence operational efficiency, enhance safety standards, and support innovation.
• Contribute to projects focused on improving operational efficiency, sustainability, and technology adoption. Responsibilities may include data collection and analysis, process improvement support, and assisting in the development of digital tools and resources. This role offers exposure to real‑world challenges, cross‑functional collaboration, and innovation.

Please note that Technical roles are available for students studying STEM disciplines only.

What could your day‑to‑day role include (subjective to your role)?

Supply Chain is Unilever’s biggest function so there is a huge range of opportunities you could take on! Some of these include:

• Helping launch the newest Beauty and Personal Care innovation.
• Helping to deliver sustainable engineering projects at one of our UK factories.
• Working in our UK/head office, ensuring our products arrive on time and in full at our customers!

Skills required include:

• Data analytics & data‑driven decision making
• Strong problem‑solving ability
• Proactivity
• Effective communication & business partnering
• Stakeholder management
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Please note, that at Unilever, we have development programmes, the skills above are skills that would be good to have at the beginning however you will develop them over the course of the 12 months.

Programme details

• Location: Technical – You will be based in Port Sunlight or Leeds factories with factory shift patterns of 5 days a week.
• Applications open: Monday 14 September 2026
• Applications close: This is a rolling deadline, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment in case applications close early.
• Start date: June 2027

Industrial Placement (IP) Application Process

Stage 1 – Online Application & IP Simulation

Complete an online application form before completing our interactive IP simulation, designed to give you insight into our organisation and the programme you’re applying for. This will prepare you for a series of situational judgement questions based on realistic business scenarios.

Stage 2 – Online Assessments.

Complete a numerical reasoning assessment, an online test that measures your ability to interpret and draw conclusions from numerical data and verbal Reasoning assessment an online test that measures your ability to understand and evaluate written information.

Stage 3 – Digital Interview

Complete a video interview.

Please note, we do not use AI as a screening tool in our recruitment process therefore, your digital interview submission will be reviewed by a real person

Stage 4 – Pre‑Screening Interview

Attend a virtual pre‑screening interview with a member of our recruitment team.

Stage 5 – In‑Person Discovery Centre

Attend an in‑person discovery centre alongside fellow candidates. This will give you the opportunity to visit a Unilever office, meet and interview with business leaders, and work on function‑related business challenges.

What Can Unilever offer YOU?

• A competitive Salary of £27,898.00
• End of Placement Bonus
• Subsidised Gym Memberships - availability varies by site
• Discounted Staff Shop
• Opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.
• 28 days (pro rata) of holiday inclusive of bank holidays. Once you have completed 12 worked weeks, under the Agency Workers Regulation your holiday entitlementwill increase to 33 days inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata for the term of this placement.
• Opportunity to join one of our Future Careers Development Teams such as Outreach, Digi, Community & Wellbeing and many more! By joining a team, you can grow business‑critical skills, develop Unilever Behaviours, and make a meaningful contribution to Future Careers.
• A dedicated buddy to help you onboard and learn about the business.
• An experienced Line Manager to develop your knowledge and understanding across the year.

To find out more about Future Careers at Unilever UK, check out our Instagram page!

At Unilever, diversity is about embracing differences, championing inclusion, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. Join our vibrant and inclusive workplace that champions diversity and inclusion.

We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes, and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family‑friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Do you require any adjustments in the application or assessment process?

If you have any questions about your application, require reasonable adjustments to complete any part of the application process or wish to discuss any mitigating circumstances, please contact the Talent Acquisition team using the following details. If adjustments are required, the team will reach out to discuss available accessibility options. E.g., If required extending time spent in any ‘timebound’ assessments/interviews.

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