Laboratory Science Degree Apprenticeship

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Laboratory Science Degree Apprenticeship

What is the job?

Laboratory Science apprentices in Unilever will apply specific knowledge and a wide scientific understanding to carry out a range of technical and scientific activities. You will help to aid the R&D development of new products across a number of our different categories. 

This role is based at Port Sunlight R&D Laboratory and you will be located at the Product Innovation Laboratory in Port Sunlight or the Materials Innovation Factory in Liverpool. Within these areas there will be the opportunity to work with world-leading scientists across Beauty and Wellbeing; Personal Care and Home Care; working within project teams to develop innovative products that deliver to millions of people every day.

What do we look for?

You will have a genuine passion for Chemistry and its impact on the world around us. Highly motivated with an aptitude for teamwork and keen scientific curiosity you will be keen to learn from others and bring your ideas.  

What could your day-to-day look like?

You will be working within a fast-paced project team, and most of your work will be laboratory-based where your results will help the team leader to make key decisions for our products.

What support will you receive?

You will have a workplace mentor who will assist with any questions relating to your apprenticeship. We have a strong relationship with the university who will also offer guidance and training on top of your studies.

As part of a project team, you will have the guidance of your line manager and a peer buddy to help you to settle into the team and we also have a community of former and current apprentices who organise a range of support, everything from sharing their experiences with the apprenticeship to organising nights out in Liverpool.

What can Unilever offer YOU?

• A Competitive Salary of £22,716
• A pension Scheme
• A discounted staff shop
• Subsidised Gym Memberships
• Shares
• 25 days of holiday allowance

Diversity at Unilever is about championing inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing alongside each other for better business performance. To celebrate this, we have internal networks and communities created to raise awareness for a cause, which works to create change within the business. These networks include Proud, Empower, Enable and Unity and our communities include Thriving Parents, Carers, and All Inclusion Club.  

We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.  

We are a key advocate of well-being and offer a variety of resources for our people including hubs, programmes, and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. 

Duration  

4 years

Requirements

Have GCSEs including English Language and Maths at grade 5 or above. Have or are predicted a minimum of 3 A-level or equivalent with grades BBB or above including Chemistry and at least one other STEM subject.

Locations Available

Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days required weekly at our Port Sunlight (Wirral) office.

Application Process:

Stage 1 - Complete the online application form and tell us about your motivation for choosing Unilever and your selected apprenticeship programme.

Stage 2 - Situational Judgment Test, which gives you realistic, hypothetical scenarios where you will be asked to identify the most appropriate response. You will also have a numerical and verbal reasoning test at this point.

Stage 3 – In-Person Discovery Centre, immersing yourself in business challenges and an interview

Discovery Centre:

Our discovery centres will be running on the 27th of February 2025 at our Port Sunlight offices.

Closing date:  

We will be closing our applications on the 28th of January 2025 however, if we receive enough applications for the business area before this, applications will close accordingly. We, therefore, advise you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

Recruitment Fraud 

Cybercriminals advertise fake job adverts with prestigious employers as a way of stealing information or even defrauding individuals out of money. In the most sophisticated cases, they will set up fake websites, which have a similar address to companies like Unilever. They even conduct fake telephone interviews and then offer candidates a role with the proviso they pay a fee for background checks or to cover work visa costs. These types of attacks are becoming more common as more people are looking for employment in the economic climate. 

How is Unilever tackling this? 

Many of Unilever’s recruitment sites publish a warning to candidates about recruitment fraud. The Cyber Security team also proactively scans for signs of people setting up fake Unilever sites and acts to close them down. 

What can I do? 

If you become aware of potential recruitment fraud, spot fake Unilever recruitment adverts or fake LinkedIn profiles, report them via Una Live Chat. 

Unilever does not accept responsibility or liability for any candidates who are financially impacted by recruitment fraud. Your vigilance is key!  

About Unilever

We are Unilever.

A Better business. A better world. A better you.

We are 128,000 people worldwide, with many recognisable brand names in over 190 countries. We are a global company with the purpose of making sustainable living commonplace. On any day, 3.4 billion people use Unilever products to look good, feel good, and get more out of life – giving us the unique opportunity to build a brighter future. 

Founded in Port Sunlight (The Wirral) in 1929 by Lord Lever, Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, TRESemmé, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze, Vaseline, Sure, Wall’s, Colman’s and Pot Noodle.    

With a €59.6 billion turnover in 2023 with 58% in emerging markets it’s no wonder that we are in 98% of houses in the UK, go have a look, we might even be in yours!

Faced with the challenge of climate change and the desire for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to actively do more good for our planet and society – not just less harm, which is why we have spent over €949 million in our world renown Research and Development programme. We want to act on the social and environmental issues facing the world and we want to enhance people’s lives with our innovative, sustainable, and high-quality products.

We are looking for talented students who can challenge the way things are done, bring new ideas to the table, and dare to make big decisions to help us achieve our vision. Alongside this, we look for people who can ignite change as well as adapt to it, identify growth opportunities, and proactively encourage others to achieve results. 

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.