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Life at Nestlé
Our culture is based on our values, which are rooted in respect. At Nestlé, you’ll find an inclusive working environment that's flexible, adaptable and fast-paced.
We are committed to creating a great environment where everybody can work at their best. Please speak to us during the recruitment process to understand how we can support you in working flexibly, whatever this looks like, to help you reach your full potential.
We offer a variety of benefits to help you meet your health, wellness, educational and financial needs. You’ll be recognized for your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits package. And you may benefit from savings plans, insurances, loans, and discounted or free Nestlé products. You could even grab a bargain on retail products, services and activities.
What you wear to work at Nestlé will depend on the job that you do. During the application process, please ask your recruiter about what is appropriate for the role.
We believe life is richer with pets, so in some offices you can! Please ask your recruiter for more details.
We help employees to understand health issues and to take action on health and wellbeing, for example with education and awareness on topics such as mental health, nutrition, sleep and physical activity. We also offer access to varied programs, activities and clubs at local level.
Our aim is to create workplaces where everyone feels included and able to bring their whole selves to work. This commitment starts at recruitment and continues to the end of your relationship with us. Each of our markets has a diversity & inclusion action plan designed to provide equal opportunities for everyone to contribute, grow and feel valued. Learn more at our Diversity & Inclusion page.
Growing at Nestlé
We encourage our people to continuously learn, develop and grow to unleash their full potential – it’s at the heart of our culture. That is why you will have access to a comprehensive portfolio of training opportunities and a vast network of external coaches to take your career to the next level.
Yes. There are many opportunities available in the organization and you can explore roles in line with your career aspirations. We are a truly global company where you can gain an incredibly broad spectrum of experiences and outlooks, learning from exceptional people in a wide range of professions. Collaboration across teams, territories, and continents is our way of life.
First, find the part of the business that suits you best. Then, you’re in charge of your professional development: it’s your ideas, enthusiasm for learning and solution-oriented mindset that will open up a wealth of opportunities. You will be supported by regular check-ins throughout the year along with coaching, feedback and recognition.
Yes. We provide professional coaching through a network of internal and external coaches. In addition, coaching tools and methodologies are always available to all employees through our Everyday Coaching training and practices.
Depending on your development program, we can offer external courses: this is an option that you will be able to discuss with your line manager. Many of our training courses are held in-house, often with external training facilitators. Overall, we find that 70% of learning happens through experience, 20% through professional relationships and 10% through training.
Jobs at Nestlé
Visit our Job search page to filter opportunities by keyword, country or region, location and career area.
Olivia, our Virtual Recruiting Assistant, can also help you find available positions near you. The chat window is located at the bottom left of your screen.
New positions are advertised every day. We post jobs as soon as they're available. Visit the Job search page regularly to see our new opportunities and join our talent network to receive tailored job recommendations.
Please visit https://www.nestleacademy.co.uk/ where you can find out more about all of our different schemes.
Applying at Nestlé
Registration on our job platform should take around 10 minutes. Providing more information will help us match you to a role, so please take your time to complete your details. If you have not registered yet, you can create an account now.
Job applications take about 25 minutes. This will give you time to attach a CV / cover letter and answer specific questions about the vacancy.
Search our career opportunities and find one that's a match for your skills and experience, then click 'Apply'. After logging into your existing account, or creating a new account if you haven't previously registered, complete the requested information and submit your application.
We always ask for a CV when applying for a job at Nestlé. It helps us understand the strengths and skills you'll bring to a role.
What information do I need to apply for a job?
You will need to have a profile created on our portal with a valid email address, phone number you can be reached at, and an updated CV. For some jobs, you will also be asked to submit a cover letter and answer some specific questions about the vacancy.
No. Roles are advertised frequently, so online applications offer you the best chance to be considered for current and future roles.
Your details will only be seen by Nestlé recruiters and the line manager responsible for the specific vacancy you have applied for.
As soon as your details are registered, you will receive an online acknowledgment.
If you are unsuccessful at the CV review stage, we would unfortunately not provide verbal feedback due to the high number of applications we receive but will update you via email. For individuals who have completed an interview we will provide feedback.
No, because your email address serves as your username.
Recruitment at Nestlé
Depending on the job requirements and where you are in the interview process will depend on what you will be assessed against. The Talent Acquisition Partner managing the recruitment campaign will inform you of what the interview process will involve and the preparation that you will need to do to set you up for success. Find more here: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland
This depends on the role. If your application is chosen to move forward, a recruiter will reach out with next steps. Interviews may be on the phone, via video or in person. The process will be explained to you by the recruiter, who will also guide you on steps for preparation.
Yes. We appreciate the time and effort you take when interviewing with us. We will keep you updated on the status of your application and provide feedback following your interview.
Understand who we are and what we stand for, and learn about the functional area and part of the business you are interested in. Also, identify what you bring to Nestlé: your skills, strengths and how you will add value to our team.
Yes, all our offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of our pre-employment screening process. This includes checks relating to your employment history, gap verification and confirmation of your right to work in the UK&I. For certain roles additional checks may be required. If this is the case, the Talent Acquisition team will make this clear during the recruitment process.
Nestlé Academy
We have opportunities available for school leavers (18+), under-graduates, postgraduates, and individuals seeking new experiences. Specific eligibility criteria, (right to work, educational qualifications) may vary based on the programme. Please refer to individual job postings for detailed requirements.
Visit our website, and make sure you read the job description to ensure you meet the criteria. You can then click the ‘Apply Now’ button, and follow the online recruitment assessments. We do not take CV’s or cover letters.
You will need the right to work in the UK that is not time limited and does not require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route either at the start of the scheme or on completion.
Financial support can be provided to assist graduates, placements and apprentices with their relocation if required for the role. This will be available to anyone who needs to relocate due to being one hour or 40 miles away from the work site.
We welcome applications from anyone aged 18 and over at the start date of the scheme.
First, you need to make sure that the graduate scheme you are interested in does not require you to hold a specific degree.
Throughout your experience you will have developed transferable skills and honed your strengths. You need to make sure you can bring a range of examples to show us when you have demonstrated these and why you believe they would be important to the role/function you have applied for. Read the job description, as this will help you to understand what strengths and behaviours we are looking for from candidates.
There is opportunity at the start of your online application to declare if you require any reasonable adjustments. Letting us know will not impact your application negatively, but it will inform us to reach out to understand what level of support you will need based on your individual situation, this could be any visible or invisible condition.
People that have successfully completed their scheme will be offered a permanent role without the need to re-apply. This only applies for the function you come off-scheme on, if you wish to move to another function you may be asked to apply.
If you have a question that has not been answered above, or found on our website please direct your question to the contacts below: Nestlé[email protected]
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