Confectionery Apprentice

Nestle SA; York and North Yorkshire; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Inclusive networks

Pastoral support

Employee assistance programme

Prayer rooms

Rewards and recognition

Résumé du poste

Nestlé in York offers a four-year confectionery apprenticeship that combines hands-on development of new products and recipes with support for factory trials and site rotations across iconic brands like KitKat and Aero.

You will learn through experienced mentors, gain exposure to HACCP, quality assurance, data analysis, and supplier collaboration, and study at Nottingham Trent University, preparing you for a rewarding career in confectionery.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Meets apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria and residency requirements.
• Maths and English GCSEs (9–4) or equivalent.
• 104 UCAS points or 260 points under newer system.
• Must be 18 by 01 September 2027.

Responsabilités

• Develop new products and recipes and support factory trials.
• Rotate across confectionery sites including KitKat, Quality Street and Aero.
• Work with a mentor to maximise learning and prepare for a career in confectionery.
• Contribute to HACCP compliance and product quality throughout the scheme.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Problem solving

Effective communication

Team leadership

Adaptability

Formation

Maths & English GCSEs (9-4)

UCAS points (104 or 260)

Description du poste

Salary: £26,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Location: York

Work Pattern: Full time, 5 days per week in the office

What will you do?

Whether you've recently finished school or are considering a career change, our Confectionery Apprenticeship scheme offers the perfect opportunity to gain the skills, experience, and the support you need to succeed in the exciting world of confectionery. Over the course of this four-year scheme, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic confectionery brands, think KitKat, Aero and more.

You will be developing new products and recipes all whilst supporting factory trials, which may include rotations across our confectionery sites where the likes of KitKat, Quality Street and Aero come to life. Throughout the scheme, you’ll have the guidance from an experienced mentor to help you maximise your learning and prepare you for an exciting career. Join us and kickstart your career in confectionery today!

What makes this scheme exciting?

Food safety and compliance: Understand and implement Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems, ensuring adherence to legal, industry and customer standards.

Product development: Assist in developing product specifications and managing new product development projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and working through the risk factors.

Quality assurance: Manage internal audit schedules and conduct compliance checks to maintain consistent product quality and a food safety culture.

Data analysis and problem solving: Analyse complex information and data to identify root causes of issues and implement corrective actions.

Process optimisation: Establish and control process parameters for manufacturing, ensuring efficiency in operations such as mixing, cooking and cooling.

What will you learn?

Team leadership and development: Lead and develop small technical teams, fostering a collaborative environment and driving personal and team growth.

Supplier management: Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews, ensuring compliance with quality standards and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Effective communication: Demonstrate integrity and respect in communication, influencing and building relationships with key stakeholders.

Innovation and adaptability: Show curiosity and a proactive approach to drive change and improvements within the confectionery production process.

You’ll experience student life at Nottingham Trent University with week-long learning blocks, and you can understand more about what you will learn on your apprenticeship journey by clicking on the link below to look at the apprenticeship standard:

This is the current apprenticeship programme but could be subject to change by Skills England ahead of your 2027 start date.

Our commitment to you…

We will support you every step of the way, the following are just some of our offerings to enable you to thrive with us-

• Inclusive culture, join our variety of employee run networks!
• Pastoral support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Prayer rooms
• Various rewards and recognition opportunities

Eligibility requirements

You will have the right to work in the UK that is not time-limited and does not require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route either at the start of the scheme or on completion.

You will be required to meet the Government's apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria, including the relevant residency requirements.

You will have obtained or be predicted to obtain your:

Maths and English Language GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 (A*-C if taken before 2017). Original certificates will need to be provided.

104 UCAS points or more (or 260 points from 2017 or previous).

You will need to be 18 by 1st September 2027.

Adjustments

We recognise that each candidate has unique needs, and we are committed to ensuring an inclusive application process. You will have the opportunity to discuss any specific requirements or adjustments you may need as you navigate through our recruitment process.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect – for our employees, our customers and our consumers. That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.