Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA
Line Operator (12-month FTC)

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Business Area: Nestle UK&I
Location: Dalston, Cumbria
Salary: £34,116.84 (inclusive of shift pay)
Shift: 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm – Monday to Friday
Some of our other fantastic benefits
- Potential, discretionary annual bonus
- Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle
- 2 paid volunteering days
- A focus on personal development and growth.
We are looking to hire two Line Operators to join our Manufacturing site based in Dalston, Cumbria. These will be offered on a Fixed Term contract for 12-months.
Nestlé’s 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, Aero Hot Chocolate and Coffee-mate. The factory is moving forward with continuous improvement principles and actively developing Lean/TPM processes so it’s an exciting time to be involved.
We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.
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Reporting to the Shift Manager you will be working on one of our production areas, specifically our bagging area. Full training will be provided to operate safely within this area of the factory.
The main purpose of this role is to ensure the safe and efficient running of your work areas in accordance with Nestle standards to produce quality products.
Other key responsibilities of this role will include:
- Running equipment adhering to all Nestle safety and quality standards.
- Rigorous adherence to key standards for optimal running.
- Use the 5 golden rules of TPM to improve line performance in all areas.
- Continuously update own technical and operational skills.
Your ingredients for success
Ideally, you will come to us with experience in a manufacturing and production environment. If this is within an FMCG environment this would be advantageous but not essential.
Other qualities will include but not be limited to:
- Previous Line Operator experience or similar is desirable.
- Will be able to demonstrate strong competencies and behaviours.
- Will have the ability to work as part of a team delivering compliance in safety, quality and production processes.
- Will be able to communicate effectively with multiple functions displaying one team mentality.
What you need to know
- Advert posting date: 14/09/2026
- Advert closing date: 28/09/2026
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.


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At Nestlé, 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.
To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland
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