Manufacturing Operator at Nestlé

Business Area: Nestle Beverage Location: Tutbury, Derbyshire Salary: £47,820.00 inclusive of shift allowance & contractual overtime.Shift: 3 on, 3 off - 2 shifts rota – Days and Nights - 12-hour shifts – 42.31 hours per week.Some of our other fantastic benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus.
• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle.
• 290.4 hours of bookable holidays annually.
• 2 paid volunteering days.
• A focus on personal development and growth.

We are recruiting for Manufacturing Operators to join our team at our state-of-the-art Coffee manufacturing plant in Tutbury, Derbyshire. This is a permanent opportunity which will report into one of our Cell Managers.

Nestlé Tutbury Factory in Derbyshire is one of the largest Nestlé factories in Europe after a £250 million investment over the last few years. The factory produces several of the most well-known Nescafé products in the world through freeze-dried, spray dried, pod coffee production technologies and is at the forefront of coffee production globally.

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.

Your impact

Ultimately your responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and operating plant and equipment to meet production targets and KPIs
• Identifying and correcting faults
• Minimising waste and maintaining accurate process records.

The role also supports quality control through routine checks, assists with maintenance, changeovers, hygiene and CIP activities, and collaborates with technical and engineering teams to improve plant reliability and efficiency.

Your ingredients for success

To be successful in this role you will already have experience in a manufacturing and production environment, ideally within FMCG manufacturing.

• Previous Line Operator experience or similar.
• Will be able to demonstrate strong competencies and behaviours.
• Will have the ability to work as part of a team delivering compliance in safety, quality and production processes.
• Will be able to communicate effectively with multiple functions displaying one team mentality.

What you need to know Advert posting date: 06/05/2026Advert closing date: 20/05/2026

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 and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

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 Nestlé sponsorship.

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland