At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations' worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years.
Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.
The Recipe Construction Graduate – Build the future of Britain’s best-loved bakery brand
Rise to the challenge. Build something big. It’s how we roll.
Location: National, with rotations across central engineering and bakery sites
Contract: Permanent, 2-year rotational graduate programme
We may be famous for baking Britain’s favourite bread… but behind every loaf sits serious engineering ambition. We’re investing in our bakeries, modernising our estate, and expanding our capability—and we need future construction talent to help us do it right.
As a Construction Graduate, you’ll join Central Engineering and rotate across key functions that bring our capital projects to life. You won’t just observe—you’ll deliver meaningful work that contributes to multi-million-pound investments, high-performing bakeries, and the future of our infrastructure.
This is your chance to gain a unique, end-to-end understanding of construction within a fast-moving manufacturing business not traditionally known for it—but absolutely committed to doing it brilliantly.
Key Accountabilities and Measures You’ll contribute from day one, supporting and leading work across construction projects—from early design through to delivery on site.
Deliver projects On Time In Full (OTIF)—meeting customer requirements, budget and timeline expectations
Champion Health & Safety—become a visible safety advocate and ensure full regulatory compliance
Enable commercial excellence—support negotiations, help manage contract sums, ensure correct legal precedents, and process all purchases through SAP
Keep projects on track—own Gantt charts, site reports, and milestone tracking
Build strong relationships—work closely with bakery teams, Central Engineering, Regional Directors, contractors, suppliers, and local authorities
Collaborate and influence—communicate clearly and confidently as you grow your network across Warburtons
Drive continuous improvement—use data and insight to challenge how we work and identify better ways of doing things
Invest in your development—complete professional qualifications, join leadership programmes, and build the foundations for a long and rewarding career with us Essential Ingredients You’ll thrive here if you’re curious, driven, and ready to learn fast in a real operational environment.
We’re looking for:
A degree in a relevant construction or engineering discipline
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Great communication and a collaborative mindset
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
Confidence to work independently and as part of a team
A willingness to rotate nationally and work in a manufacturing environment
A readiness to take initiative, challenge assumptions, and bring fresh thinking
An appetite for personal and professional development Why join the Warburtons Construction Graduate Programme?
Unique experience—construction exposure inside one of the UK’s biggest food manufacturers
Meaningful projects—work on real investments that strengthen the future of our bakeries
Structured development—professional qualifications, leadership training and tailored support
A supportive environment—dedicated pastoral care, a national graduate community and experienced leaders committed to your growth
Clear progression—a launchpad into specialist or project-focused roles within Central Engineering or wider operational teams Warburtons is a sixth-generation family business built on pride, care and ambition. If you want to grow with a company investing heavily in its future—and you’re excited by the challenge of shaping construction in a place known more for crumpets than concrete—
Ready to build something brilliant?
Apply now and help us create the infrastructure that keeps Britain’s favourite bakery moving forward.
Extra Dough At last and by no means least, you will want to know what your breads worth:
A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%
Life assurance
Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
Continued investment in your personal development
Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service