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Apprenticeships in the UK

Ready to Explore? Ready to Grow? Unilever’s Apprenticeship Programme is Calling You!

Our apprenticeship programmes allow people from all backgrounds to find their purpose and rise to their full potential, whilst learning invaluable skills and earning a wage. All our programmes offer you on the job experience and formal training to give you the knowledge and skills to fire-up your career and give you the opportunity to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.  

From the engineers in our factories to the scientists in our R&D sites, and from our Customer Development teams working with retailers to our Marketing teams building iconic brands, our apprentices bring fresh ideas that help us meet the everyday needs of our consumers

Applications are now closed for our 2026 intake but watch this space and follow @unilevercareersuk on Instagram for more information 


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Discover our Future Careers opportunities by exploring our dedicated careers brochure. Here you’ll find detailed information about our Business Groups, our commitment to Inclusion and answers to frequently asked questions. Each section has been designed to give you a clear and engaging overview of the programmes we offer, how to apply, and the benefits you can enjoy as part of Unilever. 



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Start your journey as an apprentice with us!

We offer a wide variety of Level 3 - Level 6 apprenticeship. To help choose the right career path for you, we have grouped our programmes into three main areas: Business & Technology, Research & Development and Engineering. If you are ready to grow and challenge yourself, take a leap with your career at one of the world's biggest FMCG companies

Business & Technology:

Working in a diverse, global business, you’ll gain invaluable work experience supporting world-class brands in areas such Customer Development, Finance, Marketing and Supply Chain.

Check out our Level 3 Advanced, Level 4 Higher and Level 6 Degree programmes below to find out more and register your interest now! ​​​​All programmes start in September.

Research & Development:

There are always new ways for our products to improve the lives of our consumers and have a positive impact on the planet. In R&D you'll find out what consumers want and develop the technology to make our innovations come to life. Our Level 6 Unilever apprentices follow a structured programme that allows you to put your science education and passion into practice while getting a degree. 

Engineering:

As a Level 3 or 6 Engineering apprentice, you'll help design, maintain, and optimise the technology powering our world famous brands across modern, sustainable manufacturing sites.

Our structured programme lets you apply your curiosity and problem solving skills from day one, gaining handson experience alongside highly skilled engineers while earning nationally recognised qualifications.

Our Apprenticeship Levels and Roles

Business & Technology (Levels 3- 6)

Engineering (Level 3 – 6)

Research & Development (Level 6)

Our Sites

  • Kingston

    Sunlight House 22 Eden Street Kingston upon Thames KT1 2BA

  • 100VE

    100 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DY

  • Colworth

    Colworth Laboratory, Colworth House, Sharnbrook, Bedford MK44 1LQ

  • Port Sunlight

    Wood St, Birkenhead, Wirral CH62 4UY

  • Leeds

    Unilever Leeds, Coal Rd, Leeds LS14 2AR100

Application process

  • Stage 1

    Online application 

    Complete the online application form and tell us about your motivation for choosing Unilever and your selected apprenticeship programme. 

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  • Stage 2

    Online assessment 

    Situational judgement test which gives you realistic hypothetical scenarios where you will be asked to identify the most appropriate response. You will also complete a numerical reasoning assessment, an online test that measures your ability to interpret and draw conclusions from numerical data and verbal reasoning assessment an online test that measures your ability to understand and evaluate written information.

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  • Stage 3

    Video interview

    Candidates who perform well in the online assessments will be invited to complete a video interview.3

  • Stage 4

    In person discovery centre 

    In person discovery centre immersing yourself in new business challenges and an interview.

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Apprenticeship Benefits

  • A Competitive Salary ranging from £19,000 - £25,000 

  • Discounted Staff Shop

  • Subsidised Gym Memberships availability varies by site 
     
  • 25 days of holiday allowance

  • Opportunity to join one of our Future Careers Development Teams such as Outreach, Digi, Community & Wellbeing and many more! By joining a team, you can grow business-critical skills, develop Unilever Behaviours, and make a meaningful contribution to Future Careers. 

  • Hybrid working (where possible): minimum 3 days per week in the office, depending on programme, role, and location. Some roles require fulltime onsite attendance. 


Apply now

Applications are now closed for our 2026 intake but watch this space and follow @unilevercareersuk on Instagram for more information.  

Please note: our apprenticeship programme starts each September and we open for applications once a year (around Q4) and work on a rolling basis, which means that as soon as we reach the required number of applications, we will close the process for that role/business area. Therefore, we advise applying as early as possible once applications go live to avoid disappointment. 



Meet Our Apprentices

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The achievement I’m most proud of is leading the Home Care TikTok Shop affiliate programme, generating over 40 million product impressions and driving virality for our brands."

EllaMarketing Apprentice
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The support at Unilever has been incredible, from my team to my line manager and Director, I’ve felt supported at every level. What made the biggest impact was how willing people were to make time for me and answer any questions I had."

MollyCustomer Development Apprentice
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My apprenticeship has been incredibly rewarding. I love the supportive culture, the mix of university study and handson learning, and the opportunities to grow professionally and personally by building new technical skills and confidence. "

JessicaR&D Apprentice

Recruitment Scams & Fraud Warning 

We will never ask for the exchange of money or credit card details in the Recruitment process. 

Please be aware of any suspicious email activity from people who could be pretending to be recruiters or senior individuals at Unilever. If in doubt, please forward the message to us via the email above and we will reach out. 

How to contact us 

If you have any questions about our opportunities, we currently have available or your application to us, please contact us at: UFLP.recruitmentUK@unilever.com 

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