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Industrial Placements in the UK

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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 @unilevercareersuk on Instagram for more information

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Discover our future career opportunities by exploring our dedicated careers brochure. Here you’ll find detailed information about our Business Groups, our commitment to ED&I, 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*

Our Sites

  • Leeds

    Unilever Leeds, Coal Rd, Leeds LS14 2AR100

  • Kingston

    3 St. James's Rd, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2BA

  • Colworth

    Colworth Laboratory, Colworth House, Sharnbrook, Bedford MK44 1LQ

  • Port Sunlight

    Wood St, Birkenhead, Wirral CH62 4UY

  • 100VE

    100 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DY

Industrial placement application process

  • Step 1: Online Application

    Complete the online application form and tell us about your motivation for choosing Unilever and your selected programme. It is a simple and easy process!  

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  • Step 2: Online Assessment

    If your online application is successful, you will be asked to complete some online assessments designed to look at different elements of your personality, motivations and cognitive ability. 

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  • Step 3: Digital Interview

    If your online assessment is successful, you will be invited to complete a digital 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* 

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  • Step 4: Virtual Discovery Centre

    You will be invited to spend a virtual day in the life with us, immersing yourself in business challenges and an Interview. 

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Industrial Placement Programme Benefits

  • A competitive Salary of £27,898.00

  • End of Placement Bonus 

  • 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 entitlement will increase to 33 days inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata for the term of this placement.  

Apply now

Applications are now closed for our 2026 intake but watch this space and follow @unilevercareersuk on Instagram for more information.

To apply for any of our Industrial Placements, you'll be redirected to an external application platform where you can register and complete your application.

Please note: our IP programme starts each June, and we open for applications once a year (around Q4) and work on a rolling basis, which means that as soon as we reach the required number of applications, we will close the process for that role/business area. Therefore, we advise applying as early as possible once applications go live to avoid disappointment. 

Meet Our Industrial Placement Students

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The Legal IP programme has connected me with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and given me insight into various legal career paths. My key achievement has been managing the translation of the new Unilever Code of Business Principles."

YilingLegal IP
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The most rewarding part being a customer account executive is seeing plans that have taken months of work, collaboration and problem solving both internally and externally come to life in store."

Joshua AndrewsCustomer Development IP
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The IP scheme has accelerated both my personal and professional growth, giving me meaningful responsibility, continuous learning, and a supportive team culture that’s enabled me to build confidence and make a tangible business impact." 

Daniyal HaiderFinance IP

Recruitment Scams & Fraud Warning 

We will never ask for the exchange of money or credit card details in the Recruitment process. Please be aware of any suspicious email activity from people who could be pretending to be recruiters or senior individuals at Unilever. If in doubt, please ignore the message. 

How to contact us 

If you have any questions about the opportunities, we currently have available or your application to us, please contact us at: 

UFLP.recruitmentUK@unilever.com 

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