Engineering (Manufacturing) Graduate Role 2026

Overview

Engineering (Manufacturing) Graduate Role 2026 — London Plant (West Thurrock). Join a world-class manufacturing environment with strong training and development to progress to leadership. Be part of a site that turns ideas into reality, shaping safety, productivity, and sustainability across our systems.

From raw materials to finished products, our production facility combines innovation with execution. Engineers and plant technicians work to maintain efficiency, uphold safety, and ensure product quality, contributing to iconic brands such as Fairy, Bold and Ariel.

The site is well-connected to London, with convenient access from Chafford Hundred and Grays mainline stations (C2C) and several bus routes. On-site amenities include free parking, a subsidized restaurant, on-site gym, occupational health support, and local events.

What To Expect

• Design, implement and maintain systems to collect and analyse data for critical product and process parameters.
• Identify and eliminate or reduce losses through improvements to processes or work systems.
• Own critical Daily Management Systems and be entrusted to own these systems and processes from the start.
• Share and reapply learning across processes, modules and plants, contributing to a wider Product Supply organisation and collaborating across regions.

Manufacturing Career Academy

The Manufacturing Career Academy is the final step in our application process, a challenging learning course that develops business and critical thinking, networking and teamwork in real business situations. You will work on a real brand case study and present to a board of directors, followed by a final interview. The Academy will be held in person at our London plant in West Thurrock, Essex on 3rd-4th December 2025. All attendance costs are covered by P&G.

Find out more about Career Academies here: https://www.pgcareers.com/graduate-career-academy-in-the-UK

What You Will Gain

• Responsibilities from Day 1: You will perform a full-time role in Engineering, handling a range of challenging business and technical assignments, supported by multi-million-dollar investments.
• Build from Within Career: You will collaborate with passionate colleagues and receive formal training and day-to-day mentoring. P&G is a building-from-within company; you will have opportunities to grow into future leaders with mentoring and coaching at every step.
• Competitive Compensation: Starting salary £45,000 with annual reviews and potential for growth; includes an annual bonus based on business results.
• Great Benefits: A Total Rewards approach including a competitive pension, private health insurance, stock ownership participation, and a flexible benefits Fund to prioritise what matters to you.

What We Look For

• University students who will complete their degree by Summer 2026 in any Engineering discipline; applications from graduates are also welcome.
• Evidence of passion and achievements in academic and/or non-academic activities.
• Strong grounding in engineering principles, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English.

Right To Work

For entry-level technical roles, a continuous or temporary right to work in the UK is required. If your right to work is temporary or tied to sponsorship, P&G can provide sponsorship from the end of your current permission, subject to Home Office requirements. Visa restrictions can be found on the Home Office website and immigration rules may change. P&G will verify the right to work for all applicants at the conclusion of the recruitment process.

Start Dates

Start dates range from early 2026 through summer 2026.

Application Deadline

1pm (GMT) October 31st, 2025. Apply by the deadline. We encourage you to apply and complete online assessments as soon as possible, as positions may close early if filled.

Application Process

• Complete your Application (Deadline 1pm GMT 31st October 2025)
• Complete Online Assessments (Deadline 1pm GMT 10th November 2025)
• Virtual Interviews (October–November 2025)
• MLCA Invites Extended (By 28th November 2025)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at P&G. We strive to create a welcoming, inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full self to work. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the application process; please visit the disability accommodation page before proceeding with online assessments.

We look forward to reviewing your application. Start dates from early 2026 through summer 2026.

Note: All references to internal job postings, dates, and processes are subject to change.