Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA
Factory Line Operator - Nestle Flexible Worker
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Factory Line Operator - Nestle Flexible Worker
About the Role: Line Operator (Fixed-Term Contract – 6 Months) A vital position in our Nestlé Confectionery Factory, located in York
Business Details
- Business Unit: Nestlé UK & Ireland
- Contract Type: Fixed-term (6 months) – Flexible Worker basis (no employer sponsorship)
- Location: York Factory
- Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts, 36-hour weeks (average over a 3-week pattern), covering day and night shifts from Monday to Friday (Friday mornings only) with optional overtime available
- Salary: £35,572 per annum
Check out the brand: We’re the makers of KitKat, Aero, Yorkie, and Polo Mints!
Eligibility & Next Steps
- Assessment centre on Friday 30 January 2026 (required for selected candidates)
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The Opportunity
Join Nestlé as a Line Operator in our prestigious confectionery factory, with potential to transition into a permanent role following the 6-month period. Working across various production areas, your responsibilities will include:
- Operating packing machines with highest standards in food safety and hygiene
- Monitoring and ensuring high-quality product production
- Supporting the manufacturing team through diverse tasks
As a manufacturer at Nestlé, you’ll help deliver excellence in efficiency, productivity, and top-tier product quality—ensuring consumers get their results on time, every time.
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Our Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity
Nestlé proudly champions:
- Race at Work Charter (Business in the Community)
- Disability Confidence programme
- Top 50 UK Employer for gender equality (for three consecutive years)
- Headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in Grocery
Your Impact
Your core responsibilities include:
- Achieving performance targets by operating machines and systems effectively
- Keeping production lines efficient & safe with minimal downtime
- Ensuring continuous quality/compliance standards (quality, safety, cost, delivery)
- Promoting a continuous improvement mindset
- Acting with ownership of the line, even when a Line Leader is absent
Your involvement in factory activities will directly support Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and operational excellence.
What It Takes to Succeed
Nestlé are looking for individuals with:
- A practical mindset and positive "can-do" attitude
- Teamwork and problem-solving strengths
- The ability to follow process reliably in safety, quality, cost, and delivery
- Logical thinking and adaptability to duties with room for growth
- Experience in manufacturing preferred (role-specific training provided)
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Key Responsibilities in Detail
- Operate production lines with minimal breakdowns to reduce lost production time
- Maintain strict safety and hygiene standards for our workforce
- Lead by example in training and motivating colleagues as a positive role model
- Support overall factory activities linked to KPI achievement
What You Need to Know
- Apply by: 19 March 2026
- Application process: Fast-moving— keep your eye out for early closures given reputation for swift hiring
- Diversity & Inclusion: Nestlé encourages applications from all backgrounds, including women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, parents, carers, and those with disabilities. Accommodations will be provided if required during the recruitment process.
Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: 🔗 [Nestlé’s D&I Initiatives](Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace) 🔗 [Recruitment Journey Overview](Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland)
Right to Work in the UK
In accordance with UK Home Office policy, you’ll need to demonstrate your right to work in the UK before starting. This role cannot be sponsored for Skilled Worker visas.
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