Year in Industry - Manufacturing

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is offering a hands-on Year in Industry placement in the UK. You will work on live projects with manufacturing and production teams, analyse processes to identify improvements, and assist with quality, safety or efficiency initiatives.

The role suits students in penultimate or final year studying Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or Food Science, who are curious about operations and thrive in a fast-paced, practical environment.

Qualifications

• Studying a degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Food Science, or a related discipline.
• In your penultimate or final year of study.
• Curious about how things are made and passionate about operations.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, practical environment.
• A strong communicator who thrives in a team setting.

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.

Skills

Strong communicator

Team player

Curious about operations

Adaptable to fast-paced environment

Education

Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Food Science degree

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing:

During your Year in Industry, you’ll be:

• Supporting manufacturing and production teams on live projects
• Analyse processes and identity 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.

What we are looking for

What you’ll be:

• Studying a degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Food Science, or a related discipline.
• In your penultimate or final year of study.
• Curious about how things are made and passionate about operations.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, practical environment.
• A strong communicator who thrives in a team setting.

No previous industrial experience required – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn

Programme Details:

• Start date: August 2027
• Duration- 12 months
• Locations- Wakefield, Sidcup, Edmonton
• Assessment Centre- December 2026, January 2027 (at site, location tbc)