Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.
Join our Haleon Global Automation Transformation & Innovation team based in London, for a 12-month industrial placement, starting 28th June 2027.
At a glance
Are you looking to join a team of supportive, collaborative, and like-minded professionals where you can grow your expertise? If so, Haleon could be the perfect place to start your journey.
This placement presents a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in automation and digital engineering within a global consumer healthcare setting. You’ll play a key role in supporting the implementation of advanced technologies—including automation, robotics, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and manufacturing data analytics—while contributing to Haleon’s strategic ‘Build for Tomorrow’ transformation programme.
As an Automation & Digital Engineering placement student, you’ll be exposed to a wide range of engineering activities, enabling you to develop a broad and versatile skill set.
Throughout your placement, you will have the opportunity to:
- Gain insights from subject matter experts, enhancing your technical and professional development.
- Engage with emerging technologies, including advanced automation systems and digital tools.
- Collaborate across functions, working with teams in Quality, IT, Technical, and Procurement to support the seamless integration of automation and digital solutions.
- Contribute to analytics initiatives, supporting data modelling, visualisation (e.g., Power BI), and performance tracking for engineering and transformation projects.
- Support project coordination, assisting in the planning, execution, and delivery of automation and digital engineering projects.
Requirements
We welcome applicants currently studying for a degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering or Digital Engineering who are creative problem-solvers and enjoy collaborating with global teams to apply.
A genuine passion for innovation and emerging technologies, with a desire to contribute to forward-thinking engineering solutions.
If you are studying for your Undergraduate Degree you must be in your 2nd year of study (England) or 3rd year of study (Scotland) or an Integrated Masters Degree and seeking to complete a year in industry in partnership with your university. Please ensure the role is suitable for your placement year.
Benefits
- Salary: £28,860
- Haleon Bonus Structure
- A London travel allowance
- Health & wellbeing programmes to support your physical and mental health
- You will join IP Unite, Haleon’s community for students run by students to support charity events, sports clubs, STEM outreach and many more exciting projects
Application process
The application process has a total of up to 4 stages:
- Application – information will be required regarding your education and Right to Work.
- Online Assessment – you will be asked to complete a behaviour based online assessment and one-way video interview supported by Hirevue.
- Interview – if selected you will be invited to attend a final stage virtual interview; The interview will consist of a competency-based interview and may include a case study/technical exercise.
- Offer – candidates will receive an outcome within 2 weeks following interview.
Interviews will be held in November/December 2026.
We advise you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role due to the volume of applications.
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