Safety, Health & Environment Apprentice Scheme
Start date: September 2026
Scheme duration: 18 months
Salary: £26,000
Location: 1 x Dalston (Cumbria) & 1 x York (North Yorkshire)
Work Pattern: Full time on site with some travel to other Nestlé locations as required
Just finishing school or thinking about a career change? As a Operator Apprentice at Nestlé, you’ll develop the skills you need for a secure and fulfilling career in manufacturing, with opportunities for growth that you just don’t find elsewhere.
Explore our Safety, Health & Environment Apprentice Scheme
Eligibility requirements
- You will 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.
- You will have lived in the UK for 3 years prior to the start date of this apprenticeship scheme.
- Maths and English Language GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 (A*-C if taken before 2017). Original certificates will need to be provided during the recruitment process.
- You will need to be 18 by the 1st September 2026.
- You will need to meet the Apprentice Government eligibility criteria for this role.
The recruitment journey
After you click “apply” you’ll be prompted to answer a few questions to determine your eligibility for the scheme. Don’t forget to attach your CV and a covering letter, we’re keen to hear what excites you about this role and what has inspired you to apply. If you qualify, we will invite you to complete a Team’s video interview with one of our Recruiters.
Once you have completed the above, we will communicate whether you have been selected to attend an assessment day at our York offices towards the end of August.
Adjustments
We recognise that each candidate has unique needs, and we are committed to ensuring an inclusive application process. You will have the opportunity to discuss any specific requirements or adjustments you may need as you navigate through our recruitment process.
We may occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect – for our employees, our customers and our consumers. That’s why 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. We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.
