Graduates | Tesco Apprenticeships & Graduates

Being a graduate

At Tesco, we welcome diversity, individuality and uniqueness. We always want our colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work and we’re committed to helping them be at their best. We’re building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues who share the same purpose, to serve our customers, communities and planet a little better every day, and you’ll have a unique part to play.

You’ll be given responsibility from day one, so you can gain confidence in your role through hands-on experience. You’ll have access to a wide variety of workshops and resources, online or at Heart, our on-site training academy, to help you develop skills like building your network, adaptable thinking and leading change, as well as looking after your wellbeing. And don’t worry, you’ll be supported throughout your graduate programme by your manager and your buddy – they were in your shoes not so long ago!

Alexandra, Graduate -
“I worked on a packaging project, collaborating with our packaging team and suppliers to remove non-recyclable plastic from our mushroom range. It was fantastic to have ownership of a project which was right at the forefront of Tesco’s sustainability agenda”

What you need to know

Salary

We offer graduates a competitive salary of £30,000 - £37,000, depending on the programme. You’ll also be eligible for a bonus payment, depending on your own performance and how the business performs.

Benefits

You’ll get 20 days holiday pro rata, 8 Bank Holidays, plus a personal day. You’ll also receive access to exclusive deals and discounts, saving you money on everyday purchases and treats, not to mention 10% off at Tesco once you’ve been here for three months!

Pension

Even though retirement may be many years away, you’ll be offered the Tesco Retirement Savings Plan when you join. You can choose to save from 4% and we’ll match how much you pay, up to 7.5%.

What it's like working here

The office is a relaxed and friendly environment, with a casual dress code. We have flexible work spaces and places to enjoy down-time with colleagues. Office colleagues get a laptop, so they can work anywhere on campus and from home.

Learning path

You’ll build your skills for the future with real-life experience, workshops and resources, as well as support and mentoring from your colleagues. Our on-site training academy makes it easy to take advantage of learning sessions – from quick Lunch and Learns to more in-depth courses.

Health and wellbeing

At Tesco, wellbeing comes first. That means providing you with the best tools that we can, to support your wellbeing, inside and outside of work. It could be a call with a GP or a wellbeing expert. Tips in getting your finances back on track. Or a workplace adjustment. All of these and more are available to help you with any positive changes you wish to make, whenever and wherever you need them.

Molly, Graduate -
“Since joining my programme, I’ve been encouraged to challenge myself on personal development. I was keen to develop my presentation and networking skills, so I took on a role where I presented on a weekly basis engaging with a number of stakeholders across our business”