Industrial Placements at Unilever UK and Ireland

Industrial Placements in the UK
Ready to Explore? Ready to Grow?
Unilever’s Industrial Placement Programme is Calling You!
Get a head start on your career with a 12 month work experience in one of our placement functions. You’ll be part of a team coming together to better our business and the world around you. For high performers on our Industrial Placement Programmes, we may offer a number of fast-track opportunities to the final stage of the selection process for the Unilever Future Leaders Programme (UFLP). If you are ready to grow and challenge yourself, take a leap with your career at one of the world's biggest FMCG companies.
Applications are now closed for our 2026 intake but watch this space and follow
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Unilever Future Careers Brochure
Discover our Future Careers opportunities by exploring our dedicated careers brochure. Here you’ll find detailed information about our Business Groups, our commitment to Inclusion and answers to frequently asked questions.
Each section has been designed to give you a clear and engaging overview of the programmes we offer, how to apply, and the benefits you can enjoy as part of Unilever.
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Start your journey as an Industrial Placement student with us!
We offer a wide variety of opportunities based upon your career aspirations. Choose the right career path within our business functions
*As we receive a high volume of applications, please make sure to read the job descriptions on our website carefully and apply for the ONE function you are most interested in. Only your first application will be considered*
We accept all degree level and discipline qualifications, except for schemes in Research and Development (R&D). For R&D, we require a strong technical qualification in a Chemical, Biological, Physical or Data Science or closely related disciplines. We also accept Material and Engineering-related disciplines.
Marketing
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Technology Management
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Customer Development
(Sales)
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Human Resources
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Supply Chain
(Technical and non-technical)
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Research & Development
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Finance
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Legal
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Sustainability
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Communications & Corporate Affairs
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Quyền lợi

A competitive Salary of
£27,898.00
Subsidised Gym Memberships - availability varies by site
End of Placement Bonus
Discounted Staff Shop
28 days (pro rata) of holiday inclusive of bank holidays. Once you have completed 12 worked weeks, under the Agency Workers Regulation your holiday entitlement will 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.
Hybrid working (where possible): minimum 3 days per week in the office, depending on programme, role, and location. Some roles require full
‑ time on
‑ site attendance.