Graduate Schemes 2026

Kick-start your career with Premier Foods, where passion meets purpose and every day brings new opportunities for success.

Opportunities available in:
Commercial • Marketing • Procurement • Finance • Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain • IT

Our tailored programmes offer:

  • £30,000 starting salary + benefits
  • Rotational placements for broad business exposure
  • Two-week induction and structured development
  • Professional training, mentoring, and CEO project participation

What makes us different?

At Premier Foods, we put people first. You’ll join a warm, inclusive culture that celebrates individuality, champions growth and innovation, and gives you the chance to work with some of the UK’s best-loved brands. We’re not just building careers—we’re building a community where everyone can thrive.

Minimum requirements:

Right to work in the UK, relevant degree and a passion for FMCG. 

A UK driving licence is required for the following schemes:

  • Commercial 
  • Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain

Meet our Graduates

  • Ava Warren (Procurement Graduate)

     

    "I’m a Business & Management graduate whose passion for procurement began during a Dubai internship; a highlight has been visiting a packaging supplier in Greece for a manufacturing review. I’m now aiming to become a Procurement Manager, ready to take on higher‑risk, higher‑spend categories"

  • Joe Lathan (Operations graduate)

     

    "One highlight was travelling to Belfast to oversee a Factory Acceptance Test on a new dewatering unit, then managing its installation. This hands-on experience strengthened my problem-solving, organisational and leadership skills. I’m excited to grow as a Project Engineer and progress to Project Manager"

  • Anna Blair-Sloan (Marketing graduate)

     

    “Launching the first products I worked on was a proud moment! My degree in Human Geography sharpened my analytical skills and passion for understanding people, which I’ve applied throughout the marketing graduate scheme. Early experience in a digital agency confirmed marketing as my career path, and now I’m working towards becoming an Assistant Brand Manager.”

  • James Kinaz (IT graduate)

     

    “Premier Foods has given me incredible opportunities – from volunteering in stores during our festive campaign to tackling challenges in Insight and Intelligent Automation. I’m excited to keep growing as a data engineer and future leader.”

What to expect

Join a programme designed to fast-track your growth.

After a two-week induction blending office, remote, and on-site experience, you’ll dive into your chosen business area while exploring other parts of our organisation through rotational opportunities.

Real Responsibility from Day One – Make an impact and lead projects early.

  • Gain invaluable skills plus professional qualifications.
  • Work across teams, sites, and functions to understand our business inside out.
  • After two years, step into a role with significant responsibility.

 

Your ambition, innovation, and resilience will shape your success. Ready to start your journey?