Job Description
Are you looking for new challenges and personal growth within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners? Then we have a great opportunity for you!Do you have a personality with the power to influence and connect?Can you sustain the pace to keep on growing?Will you make an impact with your desire to win?
2026 Manufacturing “A Year In Industry Programme”Locations: Wakefield, Edmonton, Sidcup, Uxbridge
Are you ready to turn theory into practice and gain real, hands-on experience in one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies? We’re offering 4 Manufacturing Placements for university students who want to make an impact in a live production environment. (For our Uxbridge Head Office role, the focus will be on central operations rather than on-site manufacturing.)
Starting August 2026, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and operational teams, contributing to projects that drive improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety across our sites. This is your chance to learn, grow, and make a difference.
Our 2026 Manufacturing Year in Industry Programme is open and waiting for your application!
At CCEP, we believe in attracting new talent to our business and valuing the innovation that a diverse workforce brings. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, with a particular focus on improving gender balance in manufacturing.
What You’ll Be Doing:
During your Year In Industry, you’ll be:
o Supporting manufacturing and production teams on live projects
o Analyse processes and identity improvement opportunities
o Assist with quality, safety or efficiency initiatives
o Collaborate with teams across the site
o 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:
o Studying a degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Food Science, or a related discipline.
o In your penultimate or final year of study.
o Curious about how things are made and passionate about operations.
o Comfortable in a fast-paced, practical environment.
o A strong communicator who thrives in a team setting.
No previous industrial experience required – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
Programme Details:
o Start date: August 2026
o Duration: 12 months
o Locations: Wakefield, Sidcup, Edmonton & Uxbridge (CCEP Head Office)
o Assessment Centre: April 2026 (at site, location tbc)
Our Selection Process:
o Online application
o Psychometric testing
o Video Interview
o Assessment Centre Taking place in April 2026
Why Apply and Join Us?
o Work on real projects that shape how our manufacturing sites operate.
o Gain exposure to cutting-edge technology and professional environments.
o Receive mentorship and development support from industry experts.
o Competitive package and a year of invaluable experience with a global leader.
We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world’s most loved drinks.We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day.
From gender, age and ethnicity to sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and empower unique perspectives. We recognise we’ve got some way to go, but we’ll get there with the support of our people. It’s them who drive our future growth. To find out more about what it’s like to work at and our culture we would welcome you to speak to one of our employees on our live chat platform, just click here to speak to an insider
We recognise some people prefer not to participate in alcohol related sales, interactions, or promotions. If that’s true for you – please raise this with your talent acquisition contact who will advise you on whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio.