Semi-skilled Machine Operator - Wakefield (Permanent and FTC roles)
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Wakefield, United Kingdom
Supply Chain
18/08/2026
112275
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.
Semi-skilled Machine Operator - Wakefield
Permanent and FTC positions availble
Salary: £45,833.00
Shifts: 3 on 3 off, 12 hour continental pattern
Structured career development + Annual performance related pay bonus and pay reviews + Private Medical Insurance + Share scheme + Competitive pension contributions + Range of flexible benefits and Corporate discounts, holiday buy/sell scheme, optional health care and life assurance + Free parking + Free hot and cold drinks and subsidised canteen + Excellent parental benefits + Flexible working
Advert Closes: 31st August 2026
What you become part of:
Wakefield Operations is the 2nd largest plant in CCEP and the biggest soft drink plant in Europe. It has the capacity to produce 1 billion litres of finished product per year. There are over 450 employees across Manufacturing, QESH and Engineering.
We have some great job opportunities for those interested in joining one of the leading FMCG organisations globally and we’re looking to strengthen our team by offering full training to support this, whether you’ve worked in manufacturing previously or want to get started in your exciting career.
If you have the will, we can teach you the skill!
Experience here can lead to excellent career opportunities both in Wakefield and further afield across other GB sites and Pan-European locations. We continue to be committed to sustainability and have reduced our water consumption ratio by 50% since 2006. We’re a family-friendly and inclusive company that puts employee wellbeing at the very heart of everything we do.
What to expect:
In the role of Semi-skilled Machine Operator, you will play a key role in our day-to- day operations receiving full training to become part of our team.
We’re a 24-hour operation so you can expect to work shifts based on a days and night’s pattern. We are open to discussing job share opportunities that work for the operation and you.
You will get to work with our experienced teams to ensure the soft drinks operation runs smoothly, including ordering materials and running of our filling, packing and palletising machines. We’re a highly automated and clean site but you’ll be fully trained in basic machine operating, fault finding and fixes. Tasks could include; raw material handling and loading using manual handling techniques and equipment.
You’ll get the training and autonomy to manage your work and environment to ensure hygiene is maintained to a high standard and ensure the quality of our products. You will do this through hands-on inspection and on-line measurement of our product and packaging, working alongside our Quality, Health, Environment and Sustainability teams.
You will also be trained to monitor and report on performance and optimise our set up to ensure we maximise quality and output and reduce waste.
What we need from you:
We’re looking for hands-on practical people who can multi-task, are open to learning, can work collaboratively and communicate well. You’ll have confidence in your ability to get things done quickly and efficiently and have a strong drive for results. You’ll be able to demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to follow clear guidelines for operational excellence.
Full in-house training will be provided for technical upskilling.
At CCEP, we want to provide an inclusive workplace where people are inspired to be the best they can be. We know that engaged, motivated employees, working to their full capacity and able to reach their personal career goals, are a critical part of our Company’s long-term success.
We believe that equal opportunities means inclusion, diversity and fair treatment for all.
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/