2027 Manufacturing 'A Year in Industry Programme'

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola European Partners is offering a 12-month placement starting August 2027 in the UK, including East Kilbride, Wakefield, Sidcup and Edmonton. You will work on live manufacturing projects, analyse processes and identify improvements, and contribute to safety and quality initiatives on the shop floor.

No prior industrial experience is required, just curiosity and a hands-on mindset. The programme provides practical experience across site teams, with assessment centres and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Food Science or a related discipline.
• Penultimate or final year of study.
• Curious about how things are made and passionate about operations.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, practical environment.
• A strong communicator who thrives in a team setting.
• No prior industrial experience required—enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Supporting manufacturing and production teams on live projects.
• Analyse processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with quality, safety or efficiency initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams across the site.
• Present your work at the end of the programme.
• Hands-on role on the shop floor, not just behind a desk.

Skills

Strong communicator

Teamwork

Education

Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical/ Food Science degree

Job description

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting manufacturing and production teams on live projects
• Analyse processes and identity improvement opportunities
• Assist with quality, safety or efficiency initiatives
• Collaborate with teams across the site
• Present your work at the end of the programme
• This is a hands-on role - you'll be out on the shop floor, not just behind a desk.

What we are looking for

• You'll be:
• Studying a degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Food Science, or a related discipline.
• In your penultimate or final year of study.
• Curious about how things are made and passionate about operations.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, practical environment.
• A strong communicator who thrives in a team setting.
• No previous industrial experience required - just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn

Programme Details:

• Start date: August 2027
• Duration- 12 months
• Locations- Wakefield, Sidcup, Edmonton, East Kilbride
• Assessment Centre- December 2026, January 2027 (at site, location tbc)