Year In Industry - Manufacturing

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) invites you to join its Year in Industry placement across Wakefield, Sidcup, and Edmonton. This hands-on 12‑month role starts August 2027, offering genuine manufacturing exposure on the shop floor and real project work.

You will analyse processes, support production teams, and present findings. You should be in your penultimate or final year studying Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Food Science, with strong teamwork and a proactive mindset.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strong communicator

Team collaboration

Curious about operations

Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Education

Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or Food Science degree

Job description

Make an impact in ways that matter.

Join a business built on trusted brands, great people and teamwork, where care and fresh ideas help keep things moving.
Here, your contribution helps serve our customers, support our operations and enable our teams to do their best work.

You’ll be encouraged to bring your strengths, supported to grow, and welcomed into a team where we make a meaningful difference together.

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

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)

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), with 39,000 people serving 4 million customers across 31 markets. We combine the scale of a large multinational business with expert local knowledge of the customers and communities we serve, investing, employing, manufacturing and distributing locally.

At CCEP, we welcome people from all backgrounds and value the experiences and perspectives they bring. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves, feel respected and thrive. This commitment is reflected in our recognition as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute and as a Disability Confident Leader. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply so we can support you to perform at your best.

We recognise that some people may prefer not to participate in alcohol-related sales, interactions or promotions. If this applies to you, please speak with your Talent Acquisition contact, who can advise whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio.

To find out more about life at CCEP and our culture, visit Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and our careers website at https://www.ccep.jobs/