Commercial Placement Programme

Job description

We are looking for motivated undergraduates who have a keen ambition to gain experience within the Commercial Team at Bakkavor working with UK Grocery Retailers. This is a 12-month placement aimed at those who elect to complete a year-in-industry as part of their degree. There are opportunities to return to Bakkavor once you have completed your undergraduate degree.

If you share our passion for great food, you'll receive ample opportunities for growth, development, and guidance throughout your placement. You'll gain valuable skills in commercial systems and processes, performance measures, and category management, while developing a deeper understanding of the UK Grocery Retail market. Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll learn about food product development, manufacturing, and the supply chain from retailers to shoppers. This entry-level placement is ideal for those studying Business or Food Science, but we welcome applications from anyone with a passion for food.

During the Commercial Sales and Management Placement you will receive career experience, skills & responsibility -

• You will work with an experienced line manager who will conduct regular performance reviews and support you through a skills checklist to ensure your development.
• Assuming everything progresses as planned, Bakkavor will assist you in identifying the right career opportunities upon completing your degree. This could include direct entry roles or positions within our Graduate or Apprentice programs.
• From day one, you will take responsibility for your work area and personal development, with comprehensive on-the-job training provided.

Benefits

• Relocation Financial Assistance - Any relocation payments made will be paid back in October 2026.
• Access to Bakkavor benefits such as a discount platform

What we are looking for

• The most important thing for us is a motivated attitude to develop your skills and an ambition to progress within the food industry.
• A passion for food and ideally an undergraduate studying a business-related or food-science degree, though not exclusive to these However, we welcome applications from all degree backgrounds if you have a passion for food. (Must be mid degree, not mid masters)
• Demonstrated experience of working as part of a team
• An existing ‘right to work’ in the UK, we are unable to sponsor visas as part of the Placement
• A clearly articulated motivation to learn more about the food industry
• A desire to learn how Commercial teams contribute to a business success and drive engaging and valued partnerships with our customers
• An ability to apply practical ideas and demonstrate your adaptability
• A curiosity to explore, learn and show initiative
• An ability to demonstrate good attention to detail
• A full UK driver’s licence with own transport is preferred for Cheshire and Lincolnshire placements as our locations and suppliers are not always readily accessible by public transport
• All placements are subject to successful right to work checks, and eligibility to work in the UK.

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

How to apply

After applying, you can expect to complete some initial questions around some relevant scenarios at Bakkavor, followed by an online psychometric test and short video reflection. If successful, we will invite you to an assessment centre in January or February 2026. These interviews are for a July 2026 start on the Placement.

If you have any queries about this programme, or the recruitment process, please contact us at : EarlyCareers@Bakkavor.com or SP.EarlyCareersRecruitmentQueries@Bakkavor.com

• Assessment Centers will be held at our Newark Site
• Assessment Centre will be held on Friday 20 February 2026

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Closing date:  12 December 2025