Line Tech Operator (dev) (York, YN, GB, YO91 1XY)

Line Tech Operator (dev) (York, YN, GB, YO91 1XY)

Nestl UK&I
Location: York Factory

ProcessContinental Shift Pattern -12 hr Shifts (combination of days & nights covering 7 days per week, 361 days per year)

If this opportunity is of interest please contact Pawel Kuptel

Position Summary

As a Line Technician Operator, you will work as a pivotal member of our line operation team, ensuring the manufacturing or wrapping machinery in our factory are set to standards, and basic maintenance tasks are carried out.

Our York Factory is one of the biggest confectionery factories in Nestl, and the home of iconic brands such as Kit Kat, Aero, and Milkybar. Manufacturing in Nestl is all about ensuring the consumer receives a perfect quality product every time whilst ensuring the safety of all our employees in the factory.

A day in the life of Line Technician Operator

You could be involved in the manufacturing area of a department, the products of which we are proud, where you are responsible for food safety, critical aspects of manufacturing, ensuring key standards are met and making sure that the product meets the correct high standards each, every time.

You can also be involved in the wrapping and packing of that product, making sure the smooth and efficient operation of the area by taking responsibility for the safety and quality standard compliance of it and ensuring machinery is clean, operating to standard and set up correctly for each format.

Youll enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to problem solve technical and process issues that may arise on the machinery and using this knowledge to update the operational standards and close issues out at root cause.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain & improve safety and quality standards
Operate a complex chocolate manufacturing plant and ensure effective process control
Operate a packing machine and work to achieve good outputs
Carry out effective line changeovers such as pack sizes or a flavour change and communication to other employees and management
Create and improve the operating standards
Carry out routine maintenance care tasks to ensure reliability of equipment
Coordinate and facilitate planned activities on the line

What will make you successful

This role would be suitable for someone with a keen interest in problem solving, a desire for high standards within their work and achieving high quality with our Famous Household brands. You will have the ability to understand and breakdown issues, finding simple solutions through having a curious mind-set and inquisitive nature.

In addition to this you will;
A proactive approach and a good understanding of Health and safety
A keen Interest in plant machinery and manufacturing processes
Be able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload
Good communication skills to be able to support the rest of the team and provide verbal direction
Comfortable in using modern technology in a workplace

Whats Next?

Your application will be assessed by our management team
You will be expected to attend an onsite practical assessment with a focus on completing a task in line with standards provided
A competency-based interview if successful in the practical.

Right to work in the UK

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without Nestl sponsorship.

What you need to Know

At Nestl, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity 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. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here:Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestl (nestle.co.uk)

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.Be yourself, everyone else is taken!