Engineering Graduate

Warburtons Ltd; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery brand in the UK is offering a two-year graduate engineering program aimed at developing the next generation of engineers. The program includes structured rotations across various engineering functions, dedicated support, and a focus on leadership potential. Graduates with an honours engineering degree and the desire to make a real impact are encouraged to apply. This is an opportunity to work in an innovative environment with a commitment to personal development and career advancement.

Benefits

Discretionary profit share

Award-winning pension scheme with 7% contributions

Access to free physiotherapy

Employee discounts on products

Qualifications

• Candidates should have ideally a one-year industrial placement.
• Resilience and ambition to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year structured rotational programme.
• Gain exposure to Central Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence, and Site Engineering.
• Support leadership development and undergo professional qualification training.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical capability

Problem-solving capability

Curious mindset

Education

Honours degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronics or related discipline

Job description

Company Description

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations’ worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years.

Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn’t allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well‑being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.

Job Description

So why choose us, a food manufacturer?

I.e. behind every loaf of Warburtons bread is one of the UK’s largest and most complex FMCG engineering operations. We invest heavily year after year in automation, technology, capital projects, reliability engineering and site improvements across our national bakery network.

Here, you won’t be confined to a narrow project. You’ll experience engineering in all its breadth: hands‑on asset care, major capital investments, cutting‑edge manufacturing excellence, real‑time problem‑solving, and leadership development that sets you up for a serious career trajectory.

Truth is, if you want real ownership, end‑to‑end exposure and a chance to see how engineering shapes everything from concept to production, this is it!

All that honest graft doesn’t take a company – it takes a home.

We’re future‑focused, values‑led, and here to change the game in food. Forget being a corporate number; here, your ideas matter, and your work helps feed the nation.

Why This Programme?

• Two‑year structured national rotational programme across Central Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence and Site Engineering
• At least one of our graduate roles will include time at our Enfield bakery – geographical mobility is important.
• Dedicated pastoral and leader support throughout the programme
• Professional qualification support, including chartership pathways
• 12 months of continued support post‑programme, including leadership development
• Real breadth of engineering work far wider than many sector programmes
• A fun, proud, iconic brand that invests heavily in technology and people
• This is engineering at scale in a business with heart.

Essential Ingredients

We’re looking for graduates with potential to become engineers who want to grow fast, think big, and make a real impact.

What You’ll Need

• 1 honours degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronics or a closely related discipline
• Ideally a one‑year industrial placement
• Open to candidates in their second role post‑graduation
• Resilience and ambition for a fast‑paced operational environment
• Geographical mobility – rotations may take you across the UK
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
• Great analytical and problem‑solving capability
• A curious, proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
• Confidence to take initiative and thrive both independently and in a team
• Full UK Driving licence

Leadership Potential

We’re looking for graduates with the ambition and potential to step into leadership roles. Within three years of completing the programme you could be progressing towards positions such as:

• Engineering Manager
• Operational Manager
• Project Manager

Ready to Engineer the Future with Us?

If you want variety, visibility and a career where you can make a real difference, this is your chance.

Apply now and help shape the future of Warburtons Engineering.

Extra Dough

• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• Award‑winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%

Life Assurance

Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website.

Continued Investment in Your Personal Development

• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24 / 7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service