Shift Leader at Nestlé

Business: Nestle UK & I

Location: York Factory

Shift – Job share - 24/6.5, A Shift Leader is expected to work 12h shift, night and days spread between Monday and Sunday – Averages 7 days per month

Salary £26,234.00 per year

Shift Leader

We now have a fantastic opportunity for talented, driven individuals to apply for role as Shift Leader based in York Factory.

The factory employs circa 400 team members and in your area you would be responsible for up to 30 on average, the roles they play are operators, process operators and oversight of a small maintenance crew. The area of the factory recruiting is our Kit Kat Team who currently produce varieties of our famous Kit Kat brand. This area is part of a wider team that produces other iconic brands such as aero, Milkybar products & Yorkie.

A day in the life of a Shift Leader

The Shift Leader role is part of the existing Production team and will be responsible for operating a production line and day-to-day coordination of the line. They will support the Line Performance Managers with co-ordinating duties of the production operation throughout the shift ensuring work and resource are prioritised in accordance with production plans and operational requirements. This is in line with the current departmental shift patterns.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

Proactively promoting positive behaviours around individual safety, and safety of others in line with the Nestlé Leadership Framework Ensuring the plan is delivered in the most effective way, through use of resources and prioritisation Contributing to improving efficiency by advocating and using the NCE tools and methodology to reduce/eliminate losses Supporting the Line Performance Managers in People Processes where requested including resolving team issues and coaching team members to achieve the NLF behaviours Leading by example and confidently coaching in the following areas: DPR, Understanding the OMP and what it means to individuals and the team Role modelling the standards required to perform production activities correctly

Example Shift Pattern:


What will make you Successful

• A previous role in a Maunfacturing environment
• Proven track record in motivating team colleagues – such as a mentoring role
• They will need good communication and leadership skills as communicating effectively with people at all levels within the business will be part of your daily role.

In order to succeed in this role, you will need to be able to inspire, motivate and coach your team, enabling them to develop the tools and behaviours they will need to support our journey to manufacturing excellence. You should also have a strong ability for creatively finding solutions to problems and suggesting new ways of working to enable the factory to compete at a higher level.

What you need to know

The closing date for applications is 11 May 2026.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will 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. 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 | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)

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