Year in Industry: Hands-On Manufacturing Ops

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners offers a Year in Industry placement focused on hands-on exposure to manufacturing and production environments. You will work on live projects, analyse processes, and identify improvement opportunities while collaborating across site teams.

The programme culminates with presenting your work at the end. This 12‑month placement starts in August 2027 and includes locations Wakefield, Sidcup, Edmonton, and East Kilbride.

Qualifications

• Penultimate or final year of study.
• Curious about how things are made and passionate about operations.
• Strong communicator who thrives in a team setting.
• No previous industrial experience required – enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Supporting manufacturing and production teams on live projects.
• Analyse processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with quality, safety or efficiency initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams across the site.
• Present your work at the end of the programme.
• This is a hands-on role – you’ll be out on the shop floor, not just behind a desk.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical/Food Science or related discipline

Job description

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners offers a Year in Industry placement focused on hands-on exposure to manufacturing and production environments. You will work on live projects, analyse processes, and identify improvement opportunities while collaborating across site teams.

The programme culminates with presenting your work at the end. This 12‑month placement starts in August 2027 and includes locations Wakefield, Sidcup, Edmonton, and East Kilbride.