Confectionery Plant Technician — Safe Ops, Changeovers, Growth

Nestle; Halifax; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pension scheme - up to 0

Potential, discretionary annual bonus

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Nestlé Halifax, located in West Yorkshire, is a major confectionery site producing Quality Street and After Eight using advanced automated filling and packing technology to deliver high-quality products safely and efficiently.

As a Technical Operator you will keep production lines safe, reliable and efficient, perform first-line mechanical repairs, respond to faults, support changeovers and help colleagues build capability on a 12-hour rotational shift.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in engineering or equivalent with certification.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform first-line mechanical repairs.
• Knowledge of lubrication, changeovers and running adjustments.
• Understand GMP and safe working practices in manufacturing.
• Capable of rotating shift patterns and documenting work clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, healthy and sustainable working environment by following site procedures and promoting safe practices.
• Diagnose faults, perform first-line technical interventions including lubrication, repairs, and running adjustments; identify preventative maintenance needs.
• Support line performance by understanding equipment, processes and KPIs, review daily results and escalate variances.
• Protect product quality by following Nestlé Quality Management System and site standards; ensure accurate documentation.
• Contribute to 5S and continuous improvement activities to enhance safety, quality and performance.
• Share knowledge through training and provide clear updates to relevant teams during line activity and changeovers.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

First-line mechanical repairs

Lubrication

Changeovers

Running adjustments

Preventative maintenance

Documentation

Training others

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2 in engineering

Job description

Nestlé Halifax, located in West Yorkshire, is a major confectionery site producing Quality Street and After Eight using advanced automated filling and packing technology to deliver high-quality products safely and efficiently.

As a Technical Operator you will keep production lines safe, reliable and efficient, perform first-line mechanical repairs, respond to faults, support changeovers and help colleagues build capability on a 12-hour rotational shift.