Operations Apprenticeship

Nestle; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food manufacturer is seeking an Operations Apprentice in Wisbech, United Kingdom. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. You will learn essential operational skills, implement safety and quality procedures, and collaborate with diverse teams. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths and be proactive problem solvers. Join a dynamic team and launch your career in the food and drink industry, benefiting from extensive training and mentorship.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English Language and Maths required with grade 9–4.
• Must have problem-solving skills and a proactive initiation.

Responsibilities

• Follow and implement food production SOPs.
• Monitor production performance and stock usage.
• Comply with food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Initiative

Ambitious

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English Language (grade 9–4)

GCSE or equivalent in Maths (grade 9–4)

Job description

Job Summary

Join Nestlé as an Operations Apprentice and start a rewarding career in manufacturing with fantastic growth opportunities. As the largest food and drink manufacturer in the world, we are a hub of expertise in the industry, and we're committed to helping you build a solid foundation for a successful career. Over the course of two and a half years, you will receive comprehensive training from dedicated mentors who will guide you in supporting food and drink production in our state‑of‑the‑art factories. You will gain hands‑on experience in operating machinery, utilising advanced automation technology and diagnosing and solving production issues, ensuring our manufacturing processes run smoothly. Step into our vibrant, multi‑sensory factory environment, where you will contribute to innovation and creativity every day. With support at every step, you will gain confidence to excel. Join our team and start your journey in the exciting world of manufacturing.

You’ll experience student life at the National Centre for Food Manufacturing, part of the University of Lincoln, which typically involves week‑long learning blocks.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, follow and implement food and drink production SOPs.
• Interpret, follow and implement quality assurance procedures.
• Monitor production performance, stock usage and rotation.
• Operate or use food and drink production tools and equipment.
• Identify hazards (Critical Control Points) and control measures to mitigate risks.
• Comply with food safety regulations and procedures.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Comply with environment and sustainability regulations and procedures, including segregation, recycling and disposal of waste.
• Monitor and inspect production machinery.
• Apply basic maintenance practices – check levels, parts wear, pressure and sensors, and grease and lubricate.
• Select and use maintenance hand tools.
• Follow food‑safe engineering standards and practices – use of food‑safe chemicals, check‑out and check‑in of components.
• Follow site isolation and lock‑out, tag‑out procedures.
• Diagnose and resolve issues and when necessary, escalated issues.
• Apply fault‑finding and problem‑solving techniques.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques – devise suggestions for improvement.
• Collect and interpret information and use data to apply changes.
• Record information – paper‑based or electronic.
• Use information technology and comply with GDPR.
• Plan and organise self, others and resources.
• Communicate with colleagues and stakeholders – visually, verbally and in writing.
• Identify training needs and train and buddy team members in the workplace.

Apprenticeship Program & Training

• Operational excellence – navigate the complexities of a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, where your decisions will impact production efficiency and product quality.
• Innovative problem‑solving – leverage the skills you develop during the scheme to address real‑time challenges in manufacturing processes, identify opportunities and implement creative solutions for sustainable operational success.
• Agility and adaptability – embrace the challenge of collaborating with diverse teams and adapting to various manufacturing strategies as you rotate through different roles.
• Effective team engagement – balance the needs of various cross‑functional teams, enhancing your interpersonal skills and building your unique professional brand within the manufacturing landscape.
• Continuous industry insight – gain firsthand experience of emerging trends and external factors that influence manufacturing operations, deepening your understanding of the ever‑evolving industrial landscape.

Qualifications & Selection Criteria

• GCSE or equivalent in English Language (grade 9‑4).
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths (grade 9‑4).
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Initiative.
• Ambitious.
• Other relevant qualifications and industry experience – share if you have them as the apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

About Nestlé

Good food nourishes and delights the senses. It helps pets to thrive, children to grow healthily and parents to age gracefully. It helps all of us to live life to the fullest. Good food also respects our planet and protects resources for future generations. But times are changing fast. And we know that what's good today won't be good enough tomorrow. Consider the challenge of satisfying the needs of 10 billion people by 2050 in a responsible and sustainable way. This will demand innovation and change. At Nestlé, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible with food, drink and nutritional health solutions. That way we can enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future for all. Today, our business has around 275,000 employees, more than 2,000 brands and a presence in 188 countries.