? Key Programme Details
- Start date September 2027
- Structure you will be hired on a permanent contract, beginning with a 2-year rotational programme. You will complete two rotations across different Engineering teams.
- Location you will join one of our Kerry locations across Europe. Depending on your team and function, you could be based in Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Poland or Denmark. Please note that you may be required to relocate as part of your rotations, therefore we are seeking candidates who are internationally mobile.
- Working model on-site
? Grow Your Future at Kerry At Kerry, our purpose - Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life - comes to life through science, innovation and sustainable nutrition. From food and beverage to pharma, our teams use insight, technology and science-backed solutions to help solve real-world challenges for people, society and the planet.
Our impact reaches billions, but it starts with curious people, fresh ideas and teams who care about making a difference. If you’re looking for a place to learn, contribute and grow, Kerry could be the place for you.
? Our Graduate Programme Your First Step Towards Leadership The programme combines
- Rotations complete two main rotations over the 2-year programme, building breadth of exposure and readiness for future leadership roles.
- Leadership development develop formal leadership skills through dedicated learning modules and ongoing career-focused mentoring.
- Strategic projects work on projects that help solve real business challenges and give you the chance to make a meaningful contribution.
- Senior leader exposure gain access to senior leaders who will help inspire, motivate and connect you to Kerry’s purpose and strategy from the start.
- Graduate networks build relationships through our global and regional graduate networks, connecting with other graduates across the business.
? Your Engineering Journey at Kerry As an Engineering Graduate, you’ll play a hands-on role in how Kerry designs, improves and runs the technologies, processes and manufacturing environments that help us deliver sustainable nutrition at scale. You’ll gain experience across engineering disciplines that keep our sites safe, reliable, efficient and ready for the future. Across your rotations, you’ll learn from engineering experts and cross-functional teams, building your understanding of Kerry’s business drivers, key performance indicators, process capabilities, products and customers. You’ll contribute to real projects, strengthen your technical judgement and see how engineering supports performance, innovation and sustainability across our integral business.
You could gain exposure to areas including
- Mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, reliability engineering and process engineering
- Capital investment projects and process improvement initiatives
- Asset lifecycle management and critical equipment availability
- Engineering’s role in sustainability, safety and site-wide performance
- Process technologies, manufacturing systems and continuous improvement
- Digitalisation, automation and advanced technologies that improve plant efficiency
- Cross-functional project work with Operations, Quality, Safety, RDA and Commercial teams
? What We’re Looking For
- You’re a graduate or soon-to-be graduate, on track for a 21 degree or equivalent in Engineering, such as Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Automation, Manufacturing, Digital, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- You’re ambitious, open-minded and ready to learn through hands-on, lab-based work and real customer innovation projects
- You’re fluent in English and ideally another language
- You’re excited by science, technology and new ways of working, and keen to use data, digital tools and AI thoughtfully to improve how products are developed, tested and scaled
- You’re eligible to work permanently in Europe
- You’re open to travel and relocation as part of the programme
? What’s In It For You
- Competitive package a graduate salary and benefits package aligned to the Country and location you join.
- International experience opportunities to work with different teams, functions, and locations as part of a global business.
- A long-term career path a permanent role from day one, with a structured programme designed to help you grow beyond your first placement.
? Ready to Take the Next Step?
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If this sounds like the kind of experience you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply for one graduate programme only, so we can consider your application for the opportunity that best matches your interests. Multiple applications will be withdrawn.
Our graduate selection process includes
- Application review
- Psychometric assessment
- Short virtual interview
- Final-stage virtual assessment centre
📌 Kerry Graduate Programme 2027 - Engineering (Sevilla)
🏢 Kerry
📍 Sevilla