Engineering Apprentice

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical care

24/6 Wellbeing programs

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners plc invites applicants to join a four-year engineering apprenticeship focused on maintenance engineering within our Wakefield site. You'll work closely with site teams, receiving on-the-job coaching while studying for a Level 3 qualification in Food & Drink Maintenance Engineering.

The programme starts with a fully funded five‑month residential phase in Liverpool, then returns to the site for continued hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
• No previous technical experience required; eager to learn and grow in this role.

Responsibilities

• Complete a four-year engineering apprenticeship while embedded with site teams and the manufacturing operation.
• Earn a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Maintenance Engineering upon successful completion.
• Residential training phase of five months at Northwest Training Council in Liverpool, fully funded by CCEP.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Interest in manufacturing

Education

GCSE incl. Maths & English

Job description

Join a business built on trusted brands, great people and teamwork, where care and fresh ideas help keep things moving. Here, your contribution helps serve our customers, support our operations and enable our teams to do their best work. You†ll be encouraged to bring your strengths, supported to grow, and welcomed into a team where we make a meaningful difference together.,

• A four-year programme that will immerse you in Engineering operations, working closely with our site teams and educational partner who will support your studies.
  If you enjoy hands-on work and want to improve your technical skills while studying for a Food & Drink Engineering Maintenance qualification, this programme might be perfect for you. You'll have the chance to study while working with our skilled team members, receiving on-the-job coaching and learning opportunities, all while earning an academic qualification. No previous technical experience is necessary; we're looking for individuals who are eager to learn and motivated to grow in this role., The first five months will be a full-time residential experience with other CCEP engineering apprentices at the Northwest Training Council in Liverpool, with accommodation fully funded by CCEP. After this residential phase, you'll return to your CCEP Manufacturing site to continue your on-the-job learning.
• Upon successful completion of the programme, you'll achieve a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Maintenance Engineering., We expect you to have at least GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent qualification), including Maths and English. We welcome applicants who may have faced barriers to education or have disabilities; please let us know if you require adjustments to meet these criteria.
• You should also demonstrate an interest in manufacturing, a willingness to learn, and a strong desire to complete the program and become an accomplished engineer.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years.
  At CCEP, we believe in attracting new talent to our business and valuing the innovation that a diverse workforce brings. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, with a particular focus on improving gender balance in manufacturing., We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), with 39,000 people serving 4 million customers across 31 markets. We combine the scale of a large multinational business with expert local knowledge of the customers and communities we serve, investing, employing, manufacturing and distributing locally.
  Your starting salary for the program is £27,492 with annual salary reviews.
• We also offer excellent benefits, including 25 days of annual leave (with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days), a pension scheme, private medical care, access to 24/6 Wellbeing programs (inc Employee Assistance Program), and flexible benefits to suit your needs.
• You'll be joining a world-class organisation that prioritises an inclusive and diverse workplace, employee wellbeing, and exceptional training and development throughout your career.