Engineering Apprenticeship - Wakefield

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

Benefits offered by this job

Residential training

Fully funded accommodation

Private medical care

Pension scheme

Wellbeing programs

Flexible benefits

25 days leave

Job summary

CCEP’s Food & Drink Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship Programme in Wakefield offers hands-on training with on-the-job coaching while you study for a Level 3 Maintenance Engineering qualification. The four-year programme starts with a fully funded five‑month residential experience at the Northwest Training Council in Liverpool, then continues on-site with site teams.

A starting salary of £27,492 with annual reviews applies, plus generous benefits.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or equivalent.
• Applicants should demonstrate an interest in manufacturing and a willingness to learn.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and have resided in the UK for at least 3 years.

Skills

Interest in manufacturing

Willingness to learn

UK work eligibility

Desire to engineer

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

GCSE Grade 4+

Job description

Food & Drink Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship Programme
Location: Wakefield

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.

Our 2027 apprenticeship programme is open and waiting for your application!

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. 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.