Operations Degree Apprentice

Our four-year Operations Degree Apprenticeship is designed to develop the managers of the future. You’ll combine a Manufacturing Engineering Degree at Derby University with hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, building the technical, problem-solving and leadership skills needed for a career in drinks manufacturing.

Manufacturing engineers help organisations find the safest, smartest and most efficient ways to manufacture products. At Molson Coors, you’ll see engineering in action across our operations and learn how technology and people come together to produce some of the UK’s best-known beer and beverage brands.

During the programme, you’ll have opportunities to:

• Work alongside experienced engineers and operational teams on real manufacturing challenges and projects.
• Learn how our production processes, equipment and technology work, using data to investigate problems, spot trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop your knowledge of mechanical, electrical and digital engineering while supporting continuous improvement across safety, quality, efficiency, productivity and sustainability.
• Build your project management, problem-solving, communication, teamwork and leadership skills.

As your knowledge and confidence grow, so will your responsibility. You’ll move from learning alongside experienced colleagues to taking ownership of your own projects and improvement opportunities.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have in-depth operational experience, leadership skills and a Manufacturing Engineering Degree from Derby University.

Who We’re Looking For

You’re curious, practical and keen to learn, with a genuine interest in manufacturing, engineering and operations. You don’t need prior experience. You should:

• Be 18 by the first week of September 2027.
• Have no more than 2 years of professional experience.
• Be able to work full time at our Burton-based Brewery and be flexible and open to moving to different locations as part of your placements.
• Have A-levels at grade C or above in both a mathematics-based subject and a science, technology, engineering or additional mathematics-related subject; or have 90+ credits in an Engineering Level 3 BTEC.
• Typically have Level 2 qualifications such as five GCSEs at grade C or above, including Mathematics, English and a science, technology or engineering-related subject.

Don’t tick every box? Apply anyway. We hire for potential.

The Hiring Process

• Apply online with your CV.
• Complete a short online Arctic Shores task-based assessment.
• Take a short video interview, answering a couple of questions that we’ll share with you in advance.
• Join us for an in-person Discovery Day at our Burton HQ in March 2027.

Applications close in January 2027.

Need adjustments at any stage? Email careers@molsoncoors.com. We’re Disability Confident Committed and will gladly help.

Pay and Benefits

Our Total Rewards package includes a base salary of £23,500 plus a 5.5% target annual bonus, alongside a comprehensive benefits offering designed to support different needs and life stages. Benefits are flexible and include health, dental and vision coverage, a pension with up to 10% employer match, wellbeing support, an Employee Assistance Programme, life leave, and 31 days’ annual leave plus 3 bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional holiday.

The salary range shown above reflects what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of posting. Final pay is based on a number of non‑discriminatory factors, such as required work location, previous experience, skills and internal equity.