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Technical Operator Apprenticeship
Salary: Vary by site, starting from £20,402
Location: Sites across the UK
Duration: 30 months
Start Date: Monday 2nd September 2024
Location: Sites across the UK
Duration: 30 months
Start Date: Monday 2nd September 2024

Finished school or thinking about a career change?
As a Technical Operator Apprentice here at Nestlé, you can develop the skills you need for a secure career in Manufacturing with progression prospects that you just don’t find elsewhere. We’re the biggest food and drink manufacturer in the world and a centre of expertise in manufacturing. Join us and we’ll help you establish a great career in manufacturing that could set you up for life.
You can join our Technical Operator Apprenticeship at these locations:
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Over two years, our mentors will show you everything you need to know to effectively support food and drink production in our factories. You’ll learn how to start up and shut down our machines and how to use sophisticated automation technology. Diagnosing and resolving problems, you’ll keep our manufacturing process running smoothly and be supported every step of the way. By the end of the programme, you’ll have the confidence to do the role for real and push forward in your career.
You’ll start on a competitive annual salary which will be reviewed throughout the scheme. You’ll also have an Apprentice Level 3 qualification and be part of an organisation where you’ll be supported in progressing your career. At a company like ours, there’s a long way your ambition can take you.
An apprenticeship is the start of an exciting career journey at Nestlé. Once you have completed the programme, your Line Manager will help you decide which direction you want to take in your career. Whichever direction you take, you’ll always be supported in achieving your full potential.
To qualify, you’ll need Maths and English Language GCSEs (or equivalent), with actual or predicted grades at 9–4 (or A*- C if received in 2017 or earlier). Equally important is that you’re ready to commit 100% to developing your career. You will also need to have 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.
"I quickly felt at home and now spend my days supporting operators across the factory, working together to ensure daily improvements are made, while feeling part of a bigger team that constantly strives for excellence."