Operations Apprenticeship

<p>Just finishing school or thinking about a career change? As a Operator Apprentice at Nestl&eacute;, you&rsquo;ll develop the skills you need for a secure and fulfilling career in manufacturing, with opportunities for growth that you just don&rsquo;t find elsewhere.</p>

Join Nestlé as an Operations Apprentice and start a rewarding career in manufacturing with fantastic growth opportunities. As the largest food and drink manufacturer in the world, we are a hub of expertise in the industry, and we’re committed to helping you build a solid foundation for a successful career.

Over the course of two and a half years, you will receive comprehensive training from dedicated mentors who will guide you in supporting food and drink production in our state-of-the-art factories. You will gain hands-on experience in operating machinery, utilising advanced automation technology and diagnosing and solving production issues, ensuring our manufacturing processes run smoothly.

Step into our vibrant, multi-sensory factory environment, where you will contribute to innovation and creativity every day. With support at every step, you will gain confidence to excel. Join our team and start your journey in the exciting world of manufacturing!

• Operational excellence: Navigate the complexities of a fast-paced manufacturing environment, where your decisions will impact production efficiency and product quality.
• Innovative problem-solving: Leverage the skills you develop during the scheme to address real-time challenges in manufacturing processes. Identify opportunities and implement creative solutions for sustainable operational success.
• Agility and adaptability: Embrace the challenge of collaborating with diverse teams and adapting to various manufacturing strategies as you rotate through different roles.
• Effective team engagement: Balance the needs of various cross-functional teams, enhancing your interpersonal skills and building your unique professional brand within the manufacturing landscape.
• Continuous industry insight: Gain firsthand experience of emerging trends and external factors that influence manufacturing operations, deepening your understanding of the ever-evolving industrial landscape.

You’ll experience student life at the National Centre for Food Manufacturing, part of the University of Lincoln, which typically involves week-long learning blocks.

This is the current apprenticeship programme, but it could be subject to change by Skills England ahead of your 2026 start date.