Lubrication Operator

Nestlé SA; Buxton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company is seeking a Lubrication Operator for its Buxton factory. The successful candidate will be responsible for lubrication tasks, maintaining product quality, and upholding safety standards. Proven experience in an FMCG production environment is essential, along with knowledge of bottling processes. Join us in our mission to provide premium water products while promoting sustainability and community health.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a FMCG production manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of raw and packaging materials used in the bottling process.
• High level of mechanical and technical comprehension advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out lubrication activities across the factory.
• Ensure finished products meet quality standards.
• Maintain clean working areas in accordance with GMP.
• Define and adhere to lubrication standards.

Skills

Experience in FMCG production

Knowledge of bottling processes

Mechanical and technical comprehension

Knowledge of Safety regulations

TPM or Lean Manufacturing

Tools

Bottling machinery

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for a Lubrication Operator to join our Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages factory at our Buxton site.

As a leading bottler of premium mineral and local waters, our purpose is to unlock the regenerative power of water to enhance the quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. We want to help shape a better and healthier world, a sustainable world, for people, families, for our communities and for the planet.

At Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages, we believe water is the natural choice for healthy hydration: good for our bodies and good for the planet. So, we make it easy for consumers to enjoy natural source waters and our range of water products enhanced with other natural ingredients. In everything we do, we work hard to protect the purity nature brings; from taking care of the environment that our waters are sourced from, to accelerating our pathway to net zero carbon and managing our business sustainably into the future.

A day in the life of a Lubrication Operator

As a Lubrication Operator you will be responsible for carrying out the main lubrication activities across the factory, according to operational needs, supporting the line and undertaking technical operator activities as required.

Further duties include:

• Ensure all lubrication tasks are successfully completed
• Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured to the standards of quality and relevant manufacturing instructions
• Ensure that the working areas are kept clean and are maintained in the working order including all installations in accordance with good manufacturing practices
• Define and adhere to standards
• Manage existing assets - red tag closure
• Build technical capability - participate in the competence development plan for the site team acting as trainer and coach

What will make you successful

You will have proven experience in a FMCG production manufacturing environment, knowledge of bottling processes and techniques is desirable.

Other key attributes:

• Knowledge of raw and packaging materials used in the bottling process.
• High level of mechanical and technical comprehension advantageous.
• Understanding of Safety, Engineering and Quality regulations.
• TPM or Lean Manufacturing experience is desirable.

What you need to know

The closing date for this role is Thursday 28/08/2025.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity 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. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk).

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!

Position Summary

We are looking for a Lubrication Operator to join our Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages factory at our Buxton site.

As a leading bottler of premium mineral and local waters, our purpose is to unlock the regenerative power of water to enhance the quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. We want to help shape a better and healthier world, a sustainable world, for people, families, for our communities and for the planet.

At Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages, we believe water is the natural choice for healthy hydration: good for our bodies and good for the planet. So, we make it easy for consumers to enjoy natural source waters and our range of water products enhanced with other natural ingredients. In everything we do, we work hard to protect the purity nature brings; from taking care of the environment that our waters are sourced from, to accelerating our pathway to net zero carbon and managing our business sustainably into the future.

A day in the life of a Lubrication Operator

As a Lubrication Operator you will be responsible for carrying out the main lubrication activities across the factory, according to operational needs, supporting the line and undertaking technical operator activities as required.

Further duties include:

• Ensure all lubrication tasks are successfully completed
• Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured to the standards of quality and relevant manufacturing instructions
• Ensure that the working areas are kept clean and are maintained in the working order including all installations in accordance with good manufacturing practices
• Define and adhere to standards
• Manage existing assets - red tag closure
• Build technical capability - participate in the competence development plan for the site team acting as trainer and coach

What will make you successful

You will have proven experience in a FMCG production manufacturing environment, knowledge of bottling processes and techniques is desirable.

Other key attributes:

• Knowledge of raw and packaging materials used in the bottling process.
• High level of mechanical and technical comprehension advantageous.
• Understanding of Safety, Engineering and Quality regulations.
• TPM or Lean Manufacturing experience is desirable.

What you need to know

The closing date for this role is Thursday 28/08/2025.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity 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. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk).

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!