Packaging / Process Specialist at Nestlé

Business Unit: Nestlé UK & I

Location: York Factory

Salary Circa £40,000 plus companywide benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
• 2 paid volunteering days
• A focus on personal development and growth (insert relevant detail on study support, etc)

Although this is a full-time opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs, don’t let this stop you from applying.

We have a fantastic opportunity working for our confectionery team as a Packaging Specialist predominantly based at York, some travel to our site in Halifax or other 3rd Party partners.

In the role you will work closely with New Product Development to introduce new packaging and processes into the factory whilst also providing wider technical support in relation to packaging, processes and technologies.

As part of the Nestlé Confectionery team, you could be working with some of the world’s best-known and most-loved brands, many of which have been enjoyed for generations. We strive to put the consumer at the heart of everything we do and deliver the best-tasting and most permissible treats for consumers day after day.

Your Impact

• Develop and introduce new packaging and processes within factory and/or third parties, while taking into consideration compliance with Nestle and external standards and policies.
• Support technology and know-how transfer to the factory
• Contribute to and manage packaging specific NPD projects,
• Support the factory and marketing teams on projects and initiatives related to packaging, processes and technologies.
• Contribute to and manage projects related to packaging & process improvements within his/her area of expertise
• Be the knowledge owner for your area of expertise for the pack formats in scope.
• Manage all other factory specific packaging administration
• Working with suppliers & understanding of the end to end impact of our materials & palletised products in relation to sustainability
• Identify and execute material and process optimisation projects to minimise the cost of our products in line with TDC (Total Delivered Cost).

Ingredients for Success

• Preferably a Degree in Packaging/Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Printing, Manufacturing Excellence or equivalent qualification
• Proven Track record in product development and operations or Packaging development and operations
• Working knowledge of good manufacturing principles
• Passionate about the products, consumers and category.
• Exposure to sustainability and cost improvement project/focus groups
• Committed to manufacture of safe and compliant products

What you need to know Advert closing date: 12 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 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.

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