Sainsbury's is more than just a food retailer; it is a diverse business that enjoys universal appeal and a rich 140 year heritage. As one of the top retailers in the FTSE 100 there are a number of different ways for graduates to get involved. It is looking for exceptional graduates that will help bring fresh talent and ideas to the business and who are hungry to play a part of its continued success.

What does the scheme involve?
Product technologists ensure that we offer healthy, safe, fresh and tasty food. They work closely with our product developers and suppliers to produce the best products for our customers, focusing on ensuring that quality and safety remain high on every agenda.

You'll return from your retail placement to the London Store Support Centre, Where you'll complete a number of placements in product safety, packaging, depot inspection and health. Building relationships with suppliers is important, so you may also spend a placement externally with one of them. You will then take ownership of a product area, where you will have a vital role in making decisions about what we sell.

Taste the World with Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's are offering their future product technologists a wonderful opportunity and an exceptional start to their career in the food industry. For up to twelve months post graduation and prior to full time employment, graduates could travel the world while working with different Sainsbury's suppliers and partners.

What are we looking for?
Your passion for food will be clear from previous food-related work experience. We are looking for talented graduates who have a 2.1 or above degree relating to Food, such as Food Science, Technology, Marketing, or Food Chemistry. We are also keen to hear from you if you have a degree in Microbiology or Nutrition.

What skills will you develop?
You'll gain insight into sustainability, food and the law and health and the environment, an invaluable understanding of Sainsbury's Technical Management System and develop business skills including presentation, time management, and negotiation and people influencing.

What are the benefits?

• £25k starting salary Discretionary annual bonus
• 22 days holiday
• 10% staff discount after six months.
• You will take ownership for a product area.
• You will understand product technology from ingredient selection to customer purchase.
• You will attend diverse courses from nutrition, to design, to animal welfare, to global sourcing, to product labelling and claims.
• Variety – from travel to suppliers one day to meeting with packaging designers in Holborn the next.
  Sainsbury's are offering their future Product Technologists an exceptional start to their career in the food industry.

How to apply
Once you have a feel for the business and which opportunity is right for you, you can begin your application. The online application process was voted as one of the best online recruitment systems by students.

Our selection process enables us to identify the right people to join the business, but it also enables you to decide if Sainsbury's is right for you.
Click the apply button below to start our web application process or to find out more.

Deadline for applications: 31st December