Operations Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Preventx Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an Operator Apprentice to join their team. The apprenticeship, located in the United Kingdom, offers comprehensive training in operating machinery and problem-solving in food and drink production. With hands-on experience and guidance from dedicated mentors, participants will thrive in a vibrant factory environment. This role promises extensive opportunities for future learning and career growth as part of a renowned organisation's commitment to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to navigate fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Capability to work within diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support food and drink production operations.
• Learn to operate machinery and diagnose production issues.
• Engage with various cross-functional teams.

Skills

Initiative

Ambitious

Education

Food and drink technical operator (level 3)

Job description

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.

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!

We are looking to set you up for an exciting and varied career at Nestlé with extensive opportunities to continue your learning and development following completion of your apprenticeship.

About the Training

• 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.

About the Employer

Good food nourishes and delights the senses. It helps pets to thrive, children to grow healthily and parents to age gracefully. It helps all of us to live life to the fullest. Good food also respects our planet and protects resources for future generations.But times are changing fast. And we know that what’s good today won’t be good enough tomorrow. Consider the challenge of satisfying the needs of 10 billion people by 2050 in a responsible and sustainable way. This will demand innovation and change.At Nestlé, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with food, drink and nutritional health solutions. That way we can enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future for all.Today, our business has around 275,000 employees, more than 2,000 brands and a presence in 188 countries.

Skills Required

• Initiative
• Ambitious

Training Provider

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

Course/Training

Food and drink technical operator (level 3)