Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA
Manufacturing Team Member
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Business Area: Cereal Partners Worldwide
Job Title: Manufacturing Team Member
Location: Staverton, Wiltshire
Permanent
Full-time – average of 42 hours a week, shift working days and nights.
Salary: £46,312.00
Some of our other fantastic benefits
- Potential, discretionary annual bonus
- Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Cereal Partners UK
- A focus on personal development and growth in a factory that is undergoing significant investment
Championing Diversity and Inclusion
Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives 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.
BE PART OF OUR FUTURE
There has never been a more exciting time to join our Staverton factory!
With a multi-million-pound expansion programme underway, we are investing in our facilities, technology and people to support the next chapter of our growth. To help us achieve our ambitions, we are expanding our Production team and looking for talented team members to help shape the future of our factory.
POSITION SUMMARY
Cereal Partners UK, a powerful alliance between Nestlé and General Mills, is seeking a Manufacturing Team Member to join our dedicated team in Staverton, Wiltshire. As a bright, forward-thinking company, we are always striving for new ways to develop and market better products, helping to enhance the lifestyles of consumers and stay on top in the highly competitive cereal aisle.
The Staverton factory employs over 200 colleagues, with around 120 working in operational roles. In this position, you’ll be part of a shift team of up to 30 people, while also working more closely within smaller groups of typically 5–10 team members. As a member of our manufacturing team, you will carry out a wide range of duties associated with the manufacturing of breakfast cereals, from the early stages of the production process through to dispatch.
YOUR IMPACT
Are you ready to kick-start your career in the world of manufacturing? We provide an induction programme which is comprehensive and all new colleagues are given the training and support to set themselves up for future success.
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Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Contributing to the safe and efficient production of breakfast cereals, minimising waste while consistently meeting defined quality standards and production schedules. You’ll also play an active role in driving continuous improvement across our operations.
- Maintaining high hygiene standards on your line, ensuring full compliance at all times.
- Ensuring your production line meets all required standards to support efficient, high-quality output.
- Completing and accurately recording quality checks to ensure compliance, and contributing to focus groups aimed at identifying root causes and delivering sustainable improvements.
- Demonstrating a strong safety mindset, actively supporting and contributing to our factory-wide safety programmes.
We set high standards to deliver quality products as part of our commitment to Make Breakfast Better. Safety is our top priority; we care about our colleagues and continuously look for ways to make our workplace safer and easier. In this role, you’ll take ownership of your area, following guidelines and playing your part in maintaining a safe, high performing environment.
Example of Shift Pattern (12-hour shifts)
| NIGHT | NIGHT | NIGHT | NIGHT | OFF | OFF | OFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAY | DAY | DAY | 0FF | NIGHT | NIGHT | NIGHT |
| OFF | OFF | OFF | DAYS | DAYS | DAYS | DAYS |
| OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF |
And repeat
Your Ingredients for Success
- Good level of numeracy, literacy, and IT skills
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately and consistently
- Lead with a safety mindset in all tasks
- Able to actively troubleshoot and problem solve
- Initiative and drive to look for improvement opportunities
- Self-motivated and with a willingness to learn to become skilled in a range of different areas within the factory
- Passionate about products leaving site on time and of the best quality standard
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The closing date for this role is 1st September 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.
For your awareness the starting dates for these roles would be one of the following - 5th October, 2nd November and 7th December
At Cereal Partners, 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.
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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