Year in Industry - Manufacturing (SIDCUP)

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