Job Details

Overview

At Sysco, food is at the centre of everything the organisation does. As a global leader in foodservice wholesale distribution, it operates with over 76,000 colleagues across 10 countries worldwide. Driven by its purpose to connect the world to share food and care for one another, Sysco is proud to supply the expertise, products and partnerships that power every corner of the industry – from independent high street cafés to large-scale corporate customers, and from hospitals and schools to pubs, restaurants and fine dining establishments across the UK.

Competitive

Full time, Apprenticeship

Sysco, Warrington

Key information

Behind the scenes, the Engineering team plays a vital role in making all of this possible. The team is responsible for the design of Sysco’s sites, the engineering management of the fleet and onsite transport vehicles, and facilities management that keeps operations running safely and efficiently, as well as the sustainability of site operations.

This is a programme for practical thinkers and proactive doers: people who thrive on understanding how systems work, who enjoy tackling technical challenges, and who can balance precision with pace in a busy operational environment. Participants will learn to manage competing priorities, communicate clearly across functions, and make sound engineering decisions that keep operations moving and customers served.

About the role

Sysco is looking for curious minds with a passion for engineering, a willingness to get hands-on, and the drive to make things work better. Those ready to develop their skills, influence meaningful operational outcomes, and help maintain the infrastructure that powers customers’ success will find this the ideal place to grow.

Their journey starts here – and Sysco hopes to engineer something extraordinary.

The Sysco GB Graduate Programme is designed to give participants a dynamic and inspiring start to their career. They will gain hands-on experience, take part in structured learning, and receive personalised mentorship to help them transition into the workplace and develop the skills and confidence needed to grow as future leaders. Through key business rotations, they will work on real projects, collaborate with a variety of teams and gain valuable exposure to senior leaders.

Graduates can expect

A structured learning and development plan to build both technical and professional capabilities.
Mentorship from experienced professionals who will support, guide, and challenge them throughout the programme.
Business placements that provide experience and exposure to build skills within Finance.
Networking opportunities with graduates, colleagues, and industry partners to help grow their professional network.
Continued professional development including workshops, training sessions, and access to learning resources to accelerate growth.
Exposure to senior leaders providing valuable insights and helping build their profile across the organisation.
Clear opportunities for career progression and continued development opportunities post-programme.

Key Information: This programme is based at the Warrington site but will require regular travel across the UK to depot and office locations. Graduate workshops and key business events may also take place across the UK.

There is potential for a company car in year 2 of the programme depending on project sites.
Placement rotations will be a combination of fully onsite and hybrid working models.

Requirements

Minimum 2:1 bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
Strong interest in pursuing a career in Engineering.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently.
Analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn.
Initiative and a growth mindset.

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