Digital & Automation Engineering Graduate Scheme

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!

Explore our Research & Development Digital & Automation Engineering Graduate

What will you do?

When you join our Research & Development Engineering Graduate Scheme, you will begin an exciting two-year journey covering Digital and Automation, where you'll enhance your technical skills while developing your problem-solving and innovation abilities. Under the guidance of an experienced team of engineers, you will start a journey of professional growth, personal development and exciting opportunities to shape the future of manufacturing technologies.

What makes this graduate scheme exciting?

- Cutting Edge Technology Development: At Nestlé Confectionery PTC we deliver new solutions for our operations from concept through to industrialisation, here you will learn and work on each of these areas across multiple technology platforms including Automation, Robotics, Simulation, Process Modelling and more.

- Industrial Automation and Control System development: Curiosity and passion for new and emerging technologies with an ability to learn new technologies and software quickly to make a demonstrable impact on Nestlé operations globally.

- Data & Analytic Insights: Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills will be required to leverage data from our operations process and generate manufacturing insights to be deployed across our factories.

- Project management: Learn project management techniques to effectively plan, execute, and oversee engineering projects across our global factory network.

- Cross-functional collaboration: Enhance your ability to work collaboratively across teams in engineering, industrial services, maintenance and management.

What will you learn?

- Hands-on technical experience: Acquire practical experience in real-world engineering challenges, applying theoretical knowledge to tangible projects.

- Mentorship and professional development: Benefit from guidance and support from expert mentors, fostering personal and professional growth throughout the scheme.

- Problem-solving and critical thinking: Strengthen your analytical skills to identify and address engineering challenges whilst contributing to innovative solutions.

- Adaptability and versatility: Cultivate the ability to adapt to various roles and environments within the organisation, enhancing your overall skill set and career prospects.

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)

- Physical fitness

- 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.

To qualify for this role, you must have studied or be currently studying towards a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Automation or Digital Engineering. Most importantly, we are looking for candidates with potential and a passion for simulation and modelling.

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 in-person assessment day in York between January and March 2027. We appreciate your patience throughout the process.

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.

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!