Research & Development Product Experience Placement

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! When you join Nestlé's Research & Development Product Experience Placement scheme, you will embark on an exciting 12-month development journey based at our Product Technology Centre in York, gaining hands-on experience in product innovation and renovation with the consumer at the heart.

You will work on exciting confectionery projects, collaborate with different teams and have an impact on brands such as KitKat and many more. You will be part of a vibrant, diverse environment where expertise and passion come together to solve problems through innovation and create products designed to delight consumers.

Based in York, you'll work alongside teams of engineers, technologists, confectioners, technicians and nutritionists, made up of over 30 nationalities. With the support of expert mentors, you'll collaborate with teams across different parts of the business and engage with stakeholders globally to deliver meaningful results.

You'll also have opportunities to visit factories and sites across the UK and beyond to understand how consumer and sensory insights help us create the best product experience. This role will support the development of your collaboration and influencing skills, using best-in-class analytical methods as you participate in projects led by experts who are ready to share their experience and knowledge.

What makes this Research & Development Product Experience Scheme exciting? Consumer-focused innovation-renovation: Explore how sensory and consumer insights shape product innovation and renovation across some of Nestlé's much-loved brands.

Expert mentorship: Work alongside experienced specialists who will share their knowledge and support your development throughout the scheme. Impactful projects: Contribute to projects that update and build methodologies and guidelines for future product development.

Cross-functional exposure: Collaborate with teams across R&D, manufacturing and the wider business, building your understanding of how different functions work together. Global stakeholder engagement: Develop your confidence working with stakeholders across the business and wider Consumer and Sensory Insights network.

What will you learn? Consumer and sensory insight foundations: Build your understanding of how consumer needs, sensory science and data help inform product development decisions. Analytical thinking: Apply best-in-class analytical methods, including statistical analysis, to support meaningful product insights.

Collaboration and influencing: Develop your ability to work with different teams, share recommendations and influence stakeholders effectively. Innovation and problem-solving: Learn how to identify opportunities, solve challenges and contribute practical insight-led solutions.

Continuous learning: Take ownership of your development through mentoring, graduate activities and hands-on project experience designed to help you learn, innovate, solve and inspire. 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: Inclusive culture, join our variety of employee run networks!

Comprehensive benefits Pastoral support Employee Assistance Programme Potential relocation support (£2,000) Gym facilities Prayer rooms Various rewards and recognition opportunities *Availability dependent upon site

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