Date: Apr 18, 2026
Location: Blackpool, GB
Place of Work: On‑Site
About the Role
As a graduate at Fox’s Burton’s Company (FBC UK), you’ll gain hands‑on experience across various departments, mentorship from industry leaders, and the chance to work on exciting projects within Manufacturing Operations. With support and guidance from our Learning Team, Line Managers and working as part of an ambitious graduate cohort, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills in a company that has a rich heritage and a passion for crafting some of the UK's most beloved biscuits.
This position will be primarily based from our Blackpool or Kirkham bakery.
Main Responsibilities
- Support daily manufacturing operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are met
- Assist in analysing production processes and identifying areas for efficiency improvement
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare operational performance reports
- Support troubleshooting of equipment, process, or system issues
- Collaborate with maintenance, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams
- Assist in implementing process optimisation, automation, and cost‑reduction projects
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
- Contribute to documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process mapping
Experience and Qualifications
- Engineering Bachelor’s Degree (Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical)
- 0–2 years of experience (internship or co‑op experience in manufacturing preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Basic understanding of manufacturing systems and production workflows
Preferred Experience and Qualifications
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
- Knowledge of automation, PLCs, or industrial control systems (for electrical/computer engineers)
- Basic project management skills
Diversity Statement
FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
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