Nestlé

About the Company

As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. To deliver on this, we serve with passion, with a spirit of excellence, offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. Our culture is based on our values rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for the future.

We can trace our origin back to 1866, when the first European condensed milk factory was opened in Cham, Switzerland, by the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company. One year later, Henri Nestlé, a trained pharmacist, launched one of the world’s first prepared infant cereals ‘Farine lactée’ in Vevey, Switzerland.

Today, we employ around 273,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. With our headquarters still based in the Swiss town of Vevey, we had sales of CHF 84.3 billion in 2020.

Our portfolio covers almost every food and beverage category –offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families.

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Listed Jobs

Company Name

Nestlé

Job Title

Product Development Placement

Job Description

Job Title: Product Development Placement Role Summary: 12‑month placement in chocolate science and technology, focusing on product formulation, sensory evaluation, market research, and cross‑functional collaboration. Expectations: Penultimate year under‑graduate student with unrestricted right to work in the UK, commitment to the scheme, and eagerness to learn and contribute. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in developing new chocolate products from concept to launch. • Conduct ingredient selection and formulation trials. • Perform sensory tests and analyse sensory data. • Gather and analyse consumer insights and market research. • Support quality assurance and regulatory compliance checks. • Coordinate project timelines, budgets, and deliverables. • Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, and QA teams. Required Skills: • Analytical and problem‑solving abilities. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration. • Familiarity with data analysis tools and formulation software. • Basic understanding of food safety and quality standards. Required Education & Certifications: • Current penultimate year university student in any discipline. • Valid right to work in the UK (no time‑limit or sponsorship required).

York, United kingdom

On site

24-11-2025

Company Name

Nestlé

Job Title

Engineering Graduate

Job Description

**Job title** Engineering Graduate – Automation Specialism **Role Summary** A 2‑year graduate scheme that provides hands‑on experience across multiple manufacturing sites, focusing on automation, maintenance and project engineering. Graduates rotate through different plant operations, support digital transformation initiatives, and optimise key performance metrics such as output, energy and water usage. **Expectations** - Complete all required rotations and training modules. - Deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, safety and sustainability. - Demonstrate adaptability, strong stakeholder engagement and team collaboration. - Progress toward professional chartership (IET, IMechE, IChemE) while building a technical skill set. **Key Responsibilities** - Work on automation and control system projects, including design, commissioning and troubleshooting. - Support maintenance activities using TPM and other lean principles. - Apply DMAIC methodology to identify and implement process improvements. - Monitor and report on production, energy, water and compliance KPIs. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (engineering, quality, production, supply chain) on continuous improvement initiatives. - Maintain and update technical documentation and project records. - Participate in digitalisation projects, contributing to data analytics and automation tool development. **Required Skills** - Strong understanding of automation, PLCs, SCADA, and industrial control systems. - Mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals. - Analytical and problem‑solving abilities, including basic statistical analysis. - Basic knowledge of lean/TPM and DMAIC frameworks. - Effective written and verbal communication. - Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary, multicultural environments. - Flexibility and willingness to travel or relocate to different sites. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering or a closely related discipline. - Right to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements. - Professional recognition pathway (IET, IMechE, IChemE) is desired but not mandatory at entry.

Cambridge, United kingdom

On site

Junior

24-11-2025

Company Name

Nestlé

Job Title

Technical Leadership Graduate

Job Description

**Job Title** Technical Leadership Graduate **Role Summary** A 2‑year graduate apprenticeship rotating through two 12‑month placements at UK manufacturing sites. The role focuses on hands‑on technical operations, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, project management, and stakeholder collaboration across diverse product lines. **Expectations** - Complete two full‑time placements in different factory environments. - Deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality and safety. - Build technical expertise in machinery operation, maintenance and production data analytics. - Develop project management and continuous‑improvement skills (Lean, Six Sigma). - Demonstrate strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration. - Exhibit adaptability to varied sites, cultures and operational priorities. **Key Responsibilities** - Operate and maintain production equipment, ensuring uptime and quality. - Analyse production data to identify bottlenecks and implement Lean solutions. - Lead or support Continuous Improvement projects (value‑stream mapping, waste elimination). - Plan, execute and monitor improvement projects, reporting progress to management. - Collaborate with Quality, Safety, Packaging and Engineering teams to meet standards. - Engage with cross‑functional stakeholders, translating technical findings into actionable business outcomes. - Document best practices and develop training materials for operations teams. **Required Skills** - Technical understanding of manufacturing processes and plant operations. - Problem‑solving with data‑driven decision making. - Basic knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodology. - Project management fundamentals (planning, execution, monitoring). - Strong written and verbal communication. - Team‑oriented, collaborative mindset across functional areas. - Adaptability and willingness to learn in a dynamic FMCG environment. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) from an accredited institution. - Right to work in the UK (non‑time‑limited, no Skilled Worker sponsorship requirement). - No specific certifications required at entry, though familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma is favorable.

York, United kingdom

On site

Junior

24-11-2025

Company Name

Nestlé

Job Title

Engineering Apprentice

Job Description

**Job Title:** Engineering Apprentice **Role Summary:** Four‑year full‑time apprenticeship focused on gaining practical engineering skills in a large food and drink manufacturing environment. Apprentices will work on plant machinery, participate in design and optimisation projects, and receive structured training and mentorship to progress into a qualified engineering role. **Expectations:** - Acquire hands‑on experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex manufacturing equipment. - Develop a broad understanding of engineering principles, project coordination, and continuous improvement processes. - Demonstrate effective communication with cross‑functional teams and accurate technical documentation. - Adapt to different engineering tasks through a rotational schedule and reside at the training centre for learning modules. - Progress from foundational knowledge to applying innovative solutions for plant efficiency and safety. **Key Responsibilities:** - Inspect, test, and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems on plant equipment. - Assist in design reviews and process optimisation initiatives, contributing ideas and implementation support. - Maintain accurate logs of maintenance activities, fault reports, and action plans. - Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations. - Collaborate with production, quality, and other engineering teams to resolve operational issues. - Attend scheduled residential learning modules and on‑site training sessions. **Required Skills:** - Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting knowledge. - Proficient in technical documentation and reporting. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Adaptability to changing roles, shift patterns, and engineering methodologies. - Commitment to health and safety standards. **Required Education & Certifications:** - UK right to work (no time‑limited status; no Skilled Worker sponsorship required). - Minimum of 3 years UK residence before start date. - GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English at grades 9–4 (A*–C). - Compliance with the Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer apprenticeship standard (subject to Skills England approval).

York, United kingdom

On site

24-11-2025