Procter & Gamble
Engineering (Manufacturing) Industrial Placement 2027
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READING PLANT
Job Description
Ready to fuel the success of globally renowned brands like Gillette? Do you want to be part of the innovation and technological advancement of products used every day by millions of the world’s consumers? Want to work for a company consistently recognised as one of the UK’s leading graduate employers?
Then apply for a placement in Engineering (Manufacturing) at our Reading Plant where our best ideas and innovations are transformed into reality in our world-class manufacturing operating facilities. Our technical, innovative environment is one that embraces fast-paced change and cultivates a sense of leadership and commitment amongst our employees. Our aim is to ignite your potential and equip you to enhance the capability, safety, and productivity of all our systems while reducing cost and boosting sustainability. We offer industry leading learning and development opportunities to allow you to excel in your career and take on new challenges - expanding your knowledge and expertise across a range of different areas.
About our Reading Plant
From raw materials to finished products, our production facility is where innovation meets execution. Engineers and plant technicians work together to maintain efficiency, uphold safety, and ensure every product meets P&G’s exacting quality standards - all whilst contributing to the bigger picture of delivering some of the most iconic P&G products like Gillette, Venus and Old spice!
Our site is located close to the town centre and is served by motorway networks of M4 and M25 as well as the A33. We’re within 20 mins of Reading Central and Green Park railway stations and our site is served by buses that run every 10 minutes.
What To Expect
During your 12-month placement, you will get a first-hand experience of what a career in Engineering with P&G involves, and if it is right for you. You will be working on live business Engineering projects and expected to dive straight in and take the lead. Each intern receives a customized learning plan to ensure they get the right levels of coaching, mentoring, and training as they deliver their work. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging experience, have a passion for winning, strong leadership credentials and an interest in pursuing a career at P&G – this internship is for you!
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What You Will Gain
- Responsibilities and Real Work from Day 1: You will be given specific projects and responsibilities working on real and live business challenges, just like a true P&Ger.
- Continuous training & coaching: You will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: The annual salary for this 12-month placement is £31,500. On top of this you’ll enjoy the option of a range of benefits including a competitive double-matched pension scheme, private health insurance, participation in a stock ownership scheme, and your very own ‘Flex4Me’ Fund which enables you to allocate a portion of your benefits package to the areas that matter most to you.
- Full Time Role: Successful interns have the potential to secure a full-time position with P&G after graduation. As a 'build from within' company, our people start at entry level and progress through the organization. When we make a job offer, it’s with the expectation that you will grow into one of our future leaders, and to help you get there, you will work closely with skilled P&G veterans for mentoring and coaching at every step.
Job Qualifications
- What We Look For: University students graduating in 2029 with a placement year as part of their degree. We also welcome applications from students graduating in 2027 or 2028 or those who have already graduated.
- Evidence of passion and achievements: Tell us what you’re proud of – be it playing a musical instrument or holding down a job alongside your studies. We want to get to know you during your application!
- Strong foundational understanding: Strong foundational understanding of engineering principles within your chosen field, as well as problem-solving and leadership skills.
- Strong verbal and written English language skills.
Start date
The placement’s duration is from 5th July 2027 until 30th June 2028. We expect you to be available for the full duration.
Right to Work
For our placement roles, you will need to provide your own right to work in the UK for the full duration of your placement without requiring sponsorship from P&G. Note, this will require your right to work permission to be valid between 5th July 2027 until 30th June 2028 for a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.
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P&G is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide evidence of their right to work at the conclusion of the recruitment process as a condition of employment.
Application Deadline
1pm (GMT) November 13th, 2026. You must apply by the deadline. We encourage you to apply and complete our online assessments as soon as possible, as we may close early if positions are filled.
Application Process
- Complete your Application (Deadline 1pm GMT 13th November, 2026)
- Complete our Online Assessments (Deadline 1pm GMT 20th November 2026)
- Virtual Interviews (These will run from October until our roles are filled)
As part of our application process, your virtual interviews will be conducted by managers working in the business you have applied for who are committed to finding the next generation of talent here at P&G!
Equal Opportunity Employer
At P&G #weseeequal
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work.
We champion social mobility and believe socio-economic status should not be a barrier to accessing job opportunities. That’s why in addition to this internship being paid, we offer provision of all the necessary technology and electronic equipment, access to a range of benefits, and financial support if you need to relocate for your internship - such as covering the cost of travel to your internship location.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please click here if you require an accommodation during the application process. Please make sure to wait to hear back from us regarding your accommodation before proceeding with the online assessment, we thank you in advance for your patience.
Job Details
- Schedule: Full time
- Job Number: R000160039
- Segmentation: Internships
- Starting Pay / Salary Range: £31,500.00 / year
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