Tesco is one of the UK’s largest private employers, with a presence in communities up and down the country. At the heart of everything Tesco does is a commitment to serving customers, colleagues, and communities — a value that aligns closely with DIVERSE’s mission.
With over 300,000 colleagues across the group, Tesco offers a wide range of opportunities for young people to start, grow, and thrive in their careers — from apprenticeships and summer internships to full graduate programmes.
Early Careers at Tesco
Tesco’s Early Careers team delivers structured programmes for school leavers, university students, and graduates across several business areas. These include:
Apprenticeships in areas such as technology, finance, food science, and retail management
Internships offering insight into head office functions and corporate operations
Graduate Programmes across departments like product, supply chain, technology, and people
Each route provides real responsibility, development support, and opportunities to make an impact from day one.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Tesco believes in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. That means removing barriers to access, championing underrepresented voices, and fostering a culture of belonging across all teams.
Their Early Careers team is actively working to widen participation and ensure that talented individuals from all backgrounds have equal opportunities to succeed.
Learn More
Explore Tesco’s Early Careers site to discover available programmes and hear directly from current and past participants:
🔗 Tesco Early Careers Website