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Trainee Product Technologist — Placement Student

Because you’ll make the difference

Ready to own your career in an ever-growing fashion hub? Then take on a Primark placement starting in Summer 2027. This is your chance to grab valuable experience in a global company that truly feels like a family. You’ll have real projects with real autonomy. You’ll get to know incredible experts who make our fashion a reality. And you’ll gain off-the-scale exposure, making a huge impact for our customers and your future. Want it? Then own it on our undergraduate placement programme.

Because you matter

People are at the heart of what we do, so it’s essential that we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. We offer benefits that put you first:

Pay rate: Generous EUR 30,000 salary
Development: A 12 month development programme which kicks off with our Freshers Week
Balance: Our ‘Your Day, Your Way’ approach means you can finish up at 2pm every Friday if you’ve done your 37.5 hours that week
Discounts: Use your in-store colleague discount across our fabulous range
Support: Explore our well-being initiatives and Employee Assistance Programme, Let’s Talk. As well as mentorship to get the most out of your year
Holiday: Enjoy 27 days holiday on top of the Bank Holidays

And if you need to relocate to Dublin for the role:

We’ll support you with opening a bank account and registering for tax and social security in Ireland.
Not sure where to live? Primark will help with finding accommodation for the year.

About you

If you’re an undergraduate looking for a 12 month placement before you head back to university for your final year, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re in your last year at university or have already graduated, head back to the careers website to find other roles across the business.

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What you’ll need

Collaboration skills are first and foremost. You’ll also be a multitasker who can plan and prioritise — especially where your own work is concerned — and you’ll bring us integrity, initiative, and sound judgement. If you have all that and more, the Primark placement in Quality is the perfect fit for you.

What you’ll do

Imagine the number of lines in our stores. Then imagine the size of the operation it takes to make sure they’re all up to our exacting standards. Here is where you’ll shine. Life in the Quality team at Primark is fast paced and exciting. Working alongside product operations teams across a variety of categories from Ladieswear to Homeware, and our suppliers too, you’ll see that each product meets our high standards, is safe, legal and even better than the customer expected.

Drawing on your existing technical knowledge, you’ll be involved in the product and process side, from understanding texture, colour and quality of fabric to helping identify and investigate any issues. It’ll see you talking to suppliers and helping the Product Technologists deliver training. So you’ll get an amazing grounding in every aspect of product quality.

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Why should you apply?

In Primark, we’ve always said everyone’s invited and we’re committed to making everyone feel safe and comfortable to be themselves. We believe that a diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment elevates us all, and enables creative ideas and collaboration to flourish. Because when we work together, we can accomplish so much more.

And yes, this place moves fast, and it’s growing even faster but we’re committed to providing the best, and most socially and environmentally ethical fashion that’s affordable for everyone. Primark Cares is our commitment to reducing fashion waste, halving our carbon footprint, and improving the lives of the people who make our products.

This placement has real impact, you could even see the results of your work, out on the shop floor! Make your CV look amazing and if you wow us, there could be a permanent job up for grabs when you graduate.

Isn’t it time you put theory into practice? We think so. Apply now for a Primark placement and start owning your journey.

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About the placement

You don’t watch from the sidelines around here — you get stuck in. Through hands-on experience and responsibility from the get-go, you’ll gain a vast insight into how our business works and contribute to it from day one. Inspiring, supportive colleagues will make you feel welcome and valued. And we’ll also help you to develop your skill set and grow your potential through supported learning with on-the-job training, masterclasses, and an assigned buddy.

Before applying, please ensure that if you are offered a place on the programme, it has been approved by your university or educational institution.

Closing date: Friday, 6th November 2026. We reserve the right to close the application window early should we receive sufficient applications

Compensation: up to EUR 30000 - monthly

Trainee Product Quality Technologist – Placement Student

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