Food Technical Internship (12 Months)

About the role

Sainsbury's is offering a 12-month paid Food Technical internship for second-year bachelor students in Food Science or a science-related degree. The internship sits within Sainsbury's Commercial and the Technical team, which covers food, non-food and clothing items in stores, online and on demand. You will work alongside experts in the Technical team and deliver two six-month projects, presenting their findings to business leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Complete two six-month projects specific to your area, working cross-functionally within the Technical team and gaining insight into the food retail industry.
• Work with and visit suppliers, gaining access to the whole supply chain.
• Work in Store to understand how your work affects retail colleagues.

Required profile

• Current second-year bachelor student looking for an industry placement or sandwich year.
• Predicted minimum 2:2 degree in Food Science or another science-related degree with an interest in food manufacturing and the food industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Passion for food and food retail, with good time management, communication and presentation skills.

What we offer

• A competitive salary.
• Colleague discount across Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, plus a pension scheme and life cover.
• Holiday allowance and special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays and retail vouchers.
• Full year of inductions and immersions into the wider business, with guidance on career paths after graduation.