Engineering Graduate

Warburtons Limited; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the UK is offering a two-year graduate engineering programme that includes rotations across Central Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence, and Site Engineering. Ideal candidates will have a 2:1 honours degree in Engineering and a desire to take on leadership roles. The programme emphasizes hands-on experience and supports your career growth with ongoing development opportunities. Successful applicants will enjoy benefits such as profit sharing, pension contributions, and health well-being support.

Benefits

Discretionary profit share

Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%

Life assurance

Discounts on products

Investment in personal development

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• A 2:1 honours degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronics, or a closely related discipline.
• Ideally, a one‑year industrial placement.
• Geographical mobility for rotations across the UK.
• Full UK Driving license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two‑year structured national rotational programme.
• Engage in various engineering tasks across Central Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence, and Site Engineering.
• Receive dedicated support throughout the programme.

Skills

Resilience

Strong communication skills

Analytical capability

Problem-solving capability

Proactive mindset

Ability to collaborate

Education

2:1 honours degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Because behind every loaf of Warburtons bread is one of the UK’s largest and most complex FMCG engineering operations.
We invest heavily year after year in automation, technology, capital projects, reliability engineering and site improvements across our national bakery network.

Here, you won’t be confined to a narrow project.
You’ll experience engineering in all its breadth: hands‑on asset care, major capital investments, cutting‑edge manufacturing excellence, real‑time problem‑solving, and leadership development that sets you up for a serious career trajectory.

Truth is, if you want real ownership, end‑to‑end exposure and a chance to see how engineering shapes everything from concept to production, this is it!

All that honest graft doesn’t take a company – it takes a home.

We’re future‑focused, values‑led, and here to change the game in food. Forget being a corporate number, here, your ideas matter, and your work helps feed the nation.

Why this programme?

• Two‑year structured national rotational programme across Central Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence and Site Engineering
• For at least one of our graduate roles, a rotation (and final placement) will include time at our Enfield bakery, so geographical mobility is important.
• Dedicated pastoral and leader support throughout the programme
• 12 months of continued support post‑programme, including leadership development
• Real breadth of engineering work—far wider than many sector programmes
• A fun, proud, iconic brand that invests heavily in technology and people

This is engineering at scale. In a business with heart.

We’re looking for graduates with potential—engineers who want to grow fast, think big, and make a real impact.

You’ll need:

• A 2:1 honours degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronics or a closely related discipline
• Ideally, a one‑year industrial placement
• We’re also open to candidates in their second role post‑graduation
• Resilience and ambition—this is a fast‑paced operational environment
• Geographical mobility—rotations may take you across the UK
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
• Great analytical and problem‑solving capability
• A curious, proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
• Confidence to take initiative and thrive both independently and in a team
• Full UK Driving license

Leadership potential is key.

We’re looking for graduates with the ambition and potential to step into leadership roles. Within three years of completing the programme, you could be progressing towards positions such as:

• Operational Manager
• Project Manager

Ready to engineer the future with us?

If you want variety, visibility and a career where you can make a real difference, this is your chance.

Apply now and help shape the future of Warburtons Engineering.

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