Semi-skilled Machine Operator - Wakefield (Permanent and FTC roles)

Coca-cola European Partners; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Share scheme

Pension contributions

Flexible benefits

Holiday buy/sell

Life assurance

Free parking

Free hot and cold drinks

Canteen subsidy

Parental benefits

Flexible working

Job summary

Coca-Cola European Partners Wakefield is hiring a Semi-skilled Machine Operator. This 24-hour operation offers training to develop skills on filling, packing and palletising lines, with full in-house upskilling opportunities.

You’ll join a collaborative team that values reliability, safety and efficiency in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The role includes continental shift patterns (3 on, 3 off, 12 hours) and a strong focus on quality, hygiene and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Full in-house training will be provided for technical upskilling.
• Hands-on practical people who can multitask and communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Operate filling, packing and palletising machines with supervision as training progresses.
• Order materials and support the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
• Monitor quality, perform basic fault finding, and report issues promptly.

Skills

Hands-on

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Drive for results

Job description

Semi-skilled Machine Operator - Wakefield

Permanent and FTC positions availble

Salary: £45,833.00

Shifts: 3 on 3 off, 12 hour continental pattern

Structured career development + Annual performance related pay bonus and pay reviews + Private Medical Insurance + Share scheme + Competitive pension contributions + Range of flexible benefits and Corporate discounts, holiday buy/sell scheme, optional health care and life assurance + Free parking + Free hot and cold drinks and subsidised canteen + Excellent parental benefits + Flexible working

Advert Closes: 31st August 2026

What you become part of:

Wakefield Operations is the 2nd largest plant in CCEP and the biggest soft drink plant in Europe. It has the capacity to produce 1 billion litres of finished product per year. There are over 450 employees across Manufacturing, QESH and Engineering.

We have some great job opportunities for those interested in joining one of the leading FMCG organisations globally and we’re looking to strengthen our team by offering full training to support this, whether you’ve worked in manufacturing previously or want to get started in your exciting career.

If you have the will, we can teach you the skill!

Experience here can lead to excellent career opportunities both in Wakefield and further afield across other GB sites and Pan-European locations. We continue to be committed to sustainability and have reduced our water consumption ratio by 50% since 2006. We’re a family-friendly and inclusive company that puts employee wellbeing at the very heart of everything we do.

What to expect:

In the role of Semi-skilled Machine Operator, you will play a key role in our day-to- day operations receiving full training to become part of our team.

We’re a 24-hour operation so you can expect to work shifts based on a days and night’s pattern. We are open to discussing job share opportunities that work for the operation and you.

You will get to work with our experienced teams to ensure the soft drinks operation runs smoothly, including ordering materials and running of our filling, packing and palletising machines. We’re a highly automated and clean site but you’ll be fully trained in basic machine operating, fault finding and fixes. Tasks could include; raw material handling and loading using manual handling techniques and equipment.

You’ll get the training and autonomy to manage your work and environment to ensure hygiene is maintained to a high standard and ensure the quality of our products. You will do this through hands-on inspection and on-line measurement of our product and packaging, working alongside our Quality, Health, Environment and Sustainability teams.

You will also be trained to monitor and report on performance and optimise our set up to ensure we maximise quality and output and reduce waste.

What we need from you:

We’re looking for hands-on practical people who can multi-task, are open to learning, can work collaboratively and communicate well. You’ll have confidence in your ability to get things done quickly and efficiently and have a strong drive for results. You’ll be able to demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to follow clear guidelines for operational excellence.

Full in-house training will be provided for technical upskilling.

At CCEP, we want to provide an inclusive workplace where people are inspired to be the best they can be. We know that engaged, motivated employees, working to their full capacity and able to reach their personal career goals, are a critical part of our Company’s long-term success.

We believe that equal opportunities means inclusion, diversity and fair treatment for all.