Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Programme (Cadburys) 2026

targetjobs UK; Chirk; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global snacking company is offering a Manufacturing Engineering graduate scheme in the UK. The programme consists of three rotations over three years, focusing on project management and production line leadership. Candidates should have a recent engineering degree and flexibility for relocation. The starting salary is £33,000 with annual leave and benefits included.

Benefits

Starting salary of £33,000

£2,000 sign-on bonus

35 days annual leave

Contributory pension and life assurance

Access to mentoring and support

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a predicted 2:1 or equivalent degree.
• Keen interest in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods).
• Flexibility to relocate between UK rotation sites.

Responsibilities

• Work across three rotations in manufacturing operations over three years.
• Manage projects from planning through to commissioning.
• Lead and develop a production team for efficient delivery.

Skills

Proactivity

Agility

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to make it happen with our Manufacturing Engineering graduate scheme, at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter. Join Mondelēz and get a real taste of our global reach and the diverse opportunities we offer while focusing on your own development. Our Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Programme offers you a delicious blend of formal and on the job training that will expand your horizons while encouraging your personal growth, all whilst working with iconic brands such as Cadbury, Oreo, Creme Egg to name a few. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone and we will support you with the tools, training and mentors to be your best.

What’s in it for you?

Kickstart your engineering career with Mondelez's Engineering Graduate Scheme, designed for ambitious Engineers. Immerse yourself in projects that drive efficiency, promote sustainable manufacturing, and position us as leaders in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry. As a global company, we provide a platform for you to apply your knowledge, grow your skills, and contribute to delivering moments of joy to consumers around the world.

Your development will be formed by on-the-job industry experience where you’ll take on real responsibilities. To support your growth, you will have a line manager, a buddy and a mentor. You will grow your career and learn skills to help you navigate off the scheme, how to build connections and develop your strengths.

The role

You’ll get to work across our plant operations in a series of three 12 month rotations across 3 years. These are designed to give you breadth and depth of knowledge, exposure to industry experts and skills including core experiences of food manufacturing, project engineering, continuous improvement and people leadership.

Rotations type

Role

You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of teams in Engineering & Manufacturing. Your rotations will include roles such as:

• Process Engineer
  Improving processes to maximize productivity and quality. Continuous improvement of current and new processes to maximize the productivity in our manufacturing sites. Involved with the day to day production of our equipment growing your expertise and knowledge.

• Project Engineer
  Managing projects from planning through to commissioning. Researching production methods and tools to ensure that we stay ahead, producing proposals and recommendations. Managing your own projects on a variety of large and smaller scale schemes. Covering end to end project management from planning, sourcing, installing, commissioning, and reviewing performance.

• Production Line Management
  Leading and developing a production team to deliver safely, efficiently and to the highest quality. You will manage a team responsible for one (or more) of our manufacturing lines, to deliver against safety, quality, cost, sustainability and morale metrics to deliver the product safely, at the correct quality and cost to the marketplace.

Where you will work

• You will complete one rotation at our iconic Bournville plant in Birmingham and must be mobile to spend time at one or more of our other esteemed UK sites:
• Chirk (Wrexham) – The start of the chocolate journey with cocoa bean processing and drinking chocolate
• Marlbrook (Worcestershire) - our milk processing plant – fundamental in producing our unique chocolate crumb
• Sheffield – mint and candies manufacturing, the home of Bertie Bassett, sour patch kids and many more!

What We Look For

There are a few things you’ll need to join our tantalisingly innovative company. Along with the confidence to try new and challenging experiences, you must be enthusiastic about learning and eager to reach new heights in creating and sharing joy. We value proactivity, agility, problem solving and communications skills.

We like people who aren’t afraid to stand alone, who deal with ambiguity instead of ignoring it and who know how to approach any problem, no matter how difficult. If you have these qualities and are committed to making the most of your talents, you’ll fit right in here.

Candidate Requirements

• A recent graduate with a predicted 2:1 or achieved degree or equivalent in one of the following disciplines:
• Mechanical, Chemical
• Electrical and Automation Engineering or a related Engineering or Manufacturing Degree
• Must have a keen interest in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
• In order for you to get the most out of our graduate scheme we require flexibility of location between rotations within UK

This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship.

The offer

• Starting salary £33,000 plus £2,000 sign-on bonus
• Bi-annual pay reviews and performance-related bonus
• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Contributory pension, life assurance and flexible benefits
• Access to mentoring, graduate buddy and senior leader support

Key dates

• Closing date for applications: 31st October 2025
• Final assessment centre: 2nd December 2025, in person at Bournville (reasonable travel expenses covered)
• Programme start: September 2026

Come and Taste the Future and Make it Happen at Mondelez International!