Project Process Specialist

Nestle; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme 12% contribution

12 flexible days + 25 days holiday

2 volunteering days

Personal development focus

Job summary

Nestlé Dalston Factory seek a CAPEX Process Specialist to lead project execution for capital initiatives and equipment installations. You'll apply process knowledge to adapt Nestlé Best Practices for Dalston products and manufacturing conditions, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations.

Ideal candidates have engineering discipline experience and a track record in manufacturing project delivery. The role offers a permanent contract and reports to the CAPEX Manager at the Dalston site.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and production environments, preferably FMCG.
• Qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering is advantageous.
• Experience delivering projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support CAPEX project execution for plant changes and new equipment.
• Ensure process safety, food safety and hygienic design compliance with Nestlé standards.
• Support commissioning, validation and start-up to ensure reliable performance.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, quality, finance and vendors.

Skills

Project delivery

Engineering degree

Manufacturing experience

Process design

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

up Lead, support project execution for operational changes, plant expansions, and new equipment process safety, food safety and hygienic design requirements so capital projects meet regulatory and Nestlé standards. Process design: Apply calculations, simulations and process knowledge to adapt Nestle "Best Practices" for Dalston products, recipes and manufacturing conditions. Commissioning and validation: Support factory and site acceptance testing, plant commissioning and start-up to achieve reliable, first-time-right performance. Cross-functional alignment: Connect project, engineering, operations, quality, finance, original equipment manufacturers and vendors around clear business outcomes.

Your ingredients for successTo be successful in this role you will already have a fantastic breadth of experience within Manufacturing and Production environments. Ideally, previous experience within the FMCG industry and food manufacturing would be a distinct advantage. A qualification in an engineering discipline (either mechanical or electrical), and experience of delivering projects would also be advantageous but is not essential.

Other criteria: Previous experience working in a technical and production environment. A background in an engineering capacity or role is desirable. A solid foundation of the coffee manufacturing process is desirable but not essential. Ability to see the bigger picture, prioritize, and challenge the status quo. Ability to implement new processes and lead you need to know

Advert posting date: 23/10/2026 Advert closing date: 06/11/2026

our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community.

Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

To find out more about Nestle's commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Right to work in the UK In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without Nestlé sponsorship.

Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland

Business Area: Nestle Beverage

Location: Dalston, Cumbria

Salary: Up to 45,000-55,000 depending on experience.

Some of our other fantastic benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus.
• Generous pension scheme - up to 12% contribution from Nestle.
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement.
• 2 paid volunteering days.
• A focus on personal development and growth.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a talented, driven individual to join our Nestlé business at our Dalston factory as a CAPEX Process Specialist.

This is a permanent opportunity which will report into the CAPEX Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the site through change and progress your career.

Nestlé Dalston Factory in Cumbria is the European Centre for cappuccino and creamers producing a range of beverage products. These are produced through a highly automated PLC controlled process plant and automated filling and packing lines. It is continually developing and expanding leading brands such as Nescafé