Business Placement Year - 2026

Graduate, Marketing

We’re proud to be officially certified as a Great Place To Work®, and it’s easy to see why.

Ultimate Products is a fast paced, global company looking for enthusiastic second year University students who are interested in an Industrial Placement in 2026. We are a multi–million-pound business who are recruiting for several roles across our E-Commerce department with a competitive salary of £24,500! We are seeking driven individuals who relish the opportunity to have trust and autonomy from the beginning. During your 12-month placement, you will become an invaluable part of our team, forget about doing the brew run, you’ll be contributing to real life projects and gaining essential industry knowledge.

Role & Responsibilities

This role offers the chance to work in the fastest-growing division, helping to shape the online strategy for innovative consumer products and major customer accounts like Amazon, TikTok shop and eBay.  With expanding online platforms, there is strong career growth potential. You will learn to manage online listings, item setup, stock management and sales analysis to name a few! Additionally, you'll oversee online sales across multiple platforms and international accounts.

The UP story

We are an international PLC branded consumer goods business, renowned for designing, developing, and supplying branded ranges to the largest retailers across the UK and Europe. Our extensive portfolio boasts over 3,000 products and 15 key brands, including household names such as Salter, Beldray, and Russell Hobbs.

Our brands, found in major UK stores like Tesco, John Lewis, and Morrisons, have a reputation for high quality and on-trend design, standing the test of time with over 260 years of heritage. Since 1997, Ultimate Products has provided top-of-the-line kitchen and laundry products to consumers across 38 countries. We have since become a public limited company, achieving an annual turnover that surpasses £165 million each year.

As part of our ambitious growth strategy, we aim to triple our turnover within the next 5-10 years, with the ultimate goal of becoming a £1 billion organization. We are on the lookout for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

What we look for:

• On track for a 2:1.
• Minimum 6 months work experience either full time or part time.
• The most important bit is your talent, determination and drive, bring that with you and we can provide you with the tools to succeed.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Assertive and confident with a proactive approach to work.
• Local to Greater Manchester.

What is in it for you?

We are committed to helping you succeed and progress:

• Access to comprehensive structured training and a personal development plan to help you grow and reach your goals.
• Scheduled meetings with your mentor to evaluate workload and track progress.
• Free External Training Courses from Recognised Providers.
• Opportunity to secure permanent offer for our Graduate Development Scheme.

We invest in our people:

• New £1.6M state of the art office in Oldham.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 24-hour access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Helpline.
• Community, Environmental and ESG committees, created to encourage positive change within the company and our wider community.
• One full day paid to take part in charity work.
• One of the North West’s Top 100 companies and Certified as a Great Place To Work®.
• Free minibus to and from the local tram stop.
• 3pm finishes on a Friday.
• Company football and netball team, plus a book club!

We celebrate in style:

• Annual Christmas parties paid for by the company.
• Complimentary team lunches.
• Employee of the year awards.
• Free entry to Great Manchester Run with post run social.

Please complete your application form by 14^th December 2025.