Engineering Apprenticeship - East Kilbride

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical care

Wellbeing programs

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) invites applicants to join a four-year Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship Programme in East Kilbride. You will work with our site teams, gain hands-on experience, and study for a Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance qualification.

The programme starts with a five-month residential period in Liverpool funded by CCEP, followed by on-site learning. A Level 3 Apprenticeship is earned on completion, with a starting salary of £27,492 and annual reviews.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) including Maths and English; National 5 qualifications in Scotland.
• No previous technical experience required; eager to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Four-year programme immerses you in Engineering operations with site teams.
• Residential first five months at Northwest Training Council in Liverpool, accommodation funded by CCEP.
• Return to CCEP Manufacturing site for on‑the‑job learning after residential phase.
• Starting salary of £27,492 with annual salary reviews.
• CCEP offers benefits including 25 days annual leave, pension, private medical care, wellbeing programs and flexible benefits.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Interest in engineering

Teamwork

Manufacturing curiosity

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

National 5 Scotland

Job description

Food & Drink Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship Programme

Location: East Kilbride

Make an impact in ways that matter.

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.

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.

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.

In return, you'll join an organisation that invests in your development and offers top‑notch learning opportunities to help you succeed in the FMCG sector and advance your career.

Our Engineering apprenticeship programme offers the following:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 24/7 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.

What we expect from you

• We expect you to have at least GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent qualification), including Maths and English. This includes National 5 qualifications in Scotland. 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.

Please note: Candidates who are successful through the initial stages of the recruitment process will be invited to attend an assessment centre, which is currently planned to take place in early February 2027. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates closer to the time.

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.

At CCEP, we welcome people from all backgrounds and value the experiences and perspectives they bring. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves, feel respected and thrive. This commitment is reflected in our recognition as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute and as a Disability Confident Leader. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply so we can support you to perform at your best.

We recognise that some people may prefer not to participate in alcohol‑related sales, interactions or promotions. If this applies to you, please speak with your Talent Acquisition contact, who can advise whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio.

To find out more about life at CCEP and our culture, visit Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and our careers website at https://www.ccep.jobs/