Supply Chain Industrial Placement - Continuous Improvement Placement 2026
PepsiCo Industrial Placements - Supply Chain 2026-2027 Cohort. You’ve learned a lot as a student already. Want to put it into practice at PepsiCo? Our placement programmes are structured to give you the chance to make an impact on some of the world’s biggest brands.
We are looking for enthusiastic undergraduates to join our Supply Chain team on a 12-month placement programme starting in July 2026 on a full time basis. Everyday millions of people in the UK enjoy our oats, snacks, juices and beverages. As a placement student within Supply Chain, you will have the opportunity to join our 4,500 strong team who are behind these household names.
Undergraduate placement students have an important part to play in our future and we provide a perfect environment for individuals to develop, whilst feeling valued and having lots of fun. You will have lots of autonomy where your decisions will really make a difference to our business and in return you will have the chance to develop your skills and experience in a fast paced, energetic environment.
Responsibilities
Continuous Improvement Placement. Opportunity available in Skelmersdale. In this placement you will:
* Lead and own projects from inception through to handover ensuring key phasing of Projects are identified and worked to (Project Management)
* Take a lead role in Continuous Improvement initiatives
* Own data collection & improvement project
* Act as an interface (‘on project’ point of contact) for Site and other PepsiCo plants with teams such as Manufacturing Excellence, Operations, Engineering etc.
* Cross UK communication of projects for best practice sharing
* Be given real-life objectives to work on and will be expected to make a noticeable contribution to your department
* Own and lead selected Digital improvements
* Be given real-life objectives to work on and will be expected to make a noticeable contribution to your department
Qualifications
What are we looking for? Students that have the full RTW for the duration of the full time placement (July 2026-July 2027). Students currently in their penultimate year of university studies, where the course includes the option of completing a sandwich placement before returning to study after the placement.
* Following path to a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Studies or closely related discipline
* An intellectual curiosity and a willingness to challenge accepted ways of doing things
* Passion, for our company, for your development, for sustainability and engineering delivery
* Ambition, eagerness to learn and grow your career and aspire to be our future leaders
* Creativity, bring your new thinking and fresh ideas to our brands
* You! At PepsiCo we bring ourselves to work and embrace diversity and inclusion. We believe our differences is what makes us special.
Our placements start in July 2026 on a full-time basis and will last for 12 months, with a salary of £25,500.
Other benefits:
* Vibrant culture
* Development and mentoring
* 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holidays
* Discounted PepsiCo products
* Competitive pension scheme
* Market-leading health and wellbeing benefits: Virtual GP: available to you and your family 24/7, Discounted gym membership, SWORD; online free digital physiotherapy service
Our application process involves:
* Online application
* Video Interview sent to you by HR: September- October 2025
* Virtual Assessment Center: November - December 2025
Application Closing Date: 20th October 2025. Our application window is scheduled to close on the above date, however, in the event of a large response we will close applications early. We would therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
PepsiCo is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and strive to create an environment that is inclusive and respectful of all employees.
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