Are you interested in project management and operations, and looking for a graduate role where you can take real ownership and make a tangible impact?
Join Ultimate Products’ 2026 Graduate Development Scheme and start your career within our Operations team, where you’ll work on high-impact projects that directly support the smooth, safe and efficient running of our business. This pathway is ideal for graduates who enjoy planning, problem-solving, collaboration and seeing projects through from concept to completion.
Why Join Ultimate Products?
We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work® accredited employer, and our graduates play a key role in shaping our culture and future. At Ultimate Products, we offer a supportive, fast-paced environment where you’ll be trusted with responsibility, encouraged to develop quickly, and supported every step of the way.
Our Graduate Development Scheme provides a structured and hands-on introduction to the business, combining real-world experience with training, mentoring and clear progression routes. You’ll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams and live projects from an early stage-helping you build confidence and capability as a project management professional.
Your Role-Operations & Project Management
As part of our Operations team, you’ll support and lead a variety of internal projects focused on modernisation, efficiency, compliance and employee wellbeing. Your responsibilities will include:
Managing CAPEX budgets and supporting the preparation of business cases
Assisting with contract reviews and supplier negotiations
Leading internal and external modernisation and improvement projects
Supporting Health & Safety activities, including risk assessments and safe systems of work
Acting as a key contact for our insurance broker and coordinating site inspections and follow-up actions
Providing facilities and site support where required
This role offers excellent exposure to project governance, stakeholder management and operational decision-making, with opportunities to build practical project management skills from day one.
About You
We’re looking for graduates who are organised, proactive and motivated by seeing work delivered successfully. You don’t need a specific degree background-we’re more interested in your skills, mindset and potential.
You will ideally have:
A degree (2:1 or above) in any discipline
At least 6–12 months’ work experience (full-time or part-time)
Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
Excellent project management, planning and problem-solving ability
A well-organised approach and strong teamwork skills
Self-motivation, drive and a commitment to helping us maintain a great place to work
The ability to commute to our Oldham office
What’s In It For You?
We Care About Your Progression
Structured training and a tailored development plan
Regular mentoring and performance reviews
Increasing responsibility and salary reviews as you progress
Free external training courses from recognised providers
Save As You Earn share scheme
Salary sacrifice pension contribution of up to 10% in addition to standard pension
We Invest in Our People
Modern £1.6m state-of-the-art office in Oldham
Private BUPA medical and dental care
Employee wellbeing sessions and 24/7 support via Employee Assistance Helpline
Community, Environmental and ESG committees
One full paid day per year for charity work
Free minibus to and from the local tram stop
Prayer room and prayer-friendly working hours
3pm finish every Friday
Company football and netball teams, plus a book club
We Celebrate in Style
Annual company-funded Christmas parties
£250 contribution towards a wedding cake
Colleague of the Year awards
£250 retail credit when you buy your first home