Company information

  • Company name
    Kerry
  • Industry
    Biotechnology
  • Available on Delft Career Platform
  • Spoken languages
    Dutch, English

Facts & figures

  • Employees in the Netherlands
    300
  • Employees worldwide
    20000
  • Number of academics in the Netherlands
    -
  • Number of countries
    55
  • Number of internships and/or graduation projects available
    70
  • Job opportunities for technical students
    Regular job opportunities
  • We offer part-time jobs for students

Event participation

  • Application Trainings
  • CV Checks
  • Orientation Days
    17 February
  • Presentation during Orientation Days
  • Coffee Dates
  • In-house Days

Profile

Company profile

Kerry is a global leader in taste and nutrition, partnering with food, beverage and pharmaceutical companies to create products that are healthier, tastier and more sustainable. With approximately 19,000 employees globally, we combine expertise in food science, taste and biotechnology with a strong international innovation and manufacturing network. Our purpose, Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life, reflects our ambition to help shape the future of sustainable nutrition. For students and graduates, Kerry offers the opportunity to build a career in an international, science-led organisation.

Student profile

We’re looking for curious, ambitious students and graduates who want to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges and contribute to the future of food and sustainable nutrition. Across our sites in the Netherlands, we are particularly interested in engineering and technical profiles, including Chemical, Process, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, as well as Environmental Health & Safety, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology and related disciplines. We value people who bring fresh thinking, enjoy solving problems and thrive in a collaborative, international environment.

Career opportunities

Our European Graduate Programme is a full-time, permanent opportunity for recent graduates ready to begin their career at Kerry. The first two years follow a rotational structure, giving graduates experience across different teams and locations, alongside structured development, mentoring and real responsibility. As a European programme, candidates need to be internationally mobile and willing to relocate across Europe as part of their rotations.

Our internships are fixed-term opportunities for current students, offering hands-on experience as part of their studies. Interns contribute to meaningful projects alongside experienced colleagues, building practical experience and gaining first-hand exposure to working at Kerry.

Application procedure

All available early careers opportunities can be found here:
https://jobs.kerry.com/gb/en/early-careers

Our European Graduate Programme follows a four-stage virtual selection process:
1. Online application through the Kerry Careers site
2. Psychometric assessment focused on strengths, problem-solving and alignment with Kerry’s values
3. Online video interview to explore your motivation, experience and fit for the programme
4. Virtual Assessment Centre, including activities such as a group exercise, presentation and competency-based interview

Our internship process includes:
1. Online application through the Kerry Careers site
2. Psychometric assessment for candidates who meet the role requirements
3. Virtual interview with the relevant team

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