Factory Line Operator - Nestle Flexible Worker

We are looking for Line Operators to join our Nestlé Confectionery factory at our York site to support the production department. These positions are on a Nestle Flexible Worker basis. You will work with various teams and have the potential opportunity to work across all areas of the factory. Depending on performance, there is the potential to become a permanent role in the future with the world's largest food and beverage business. The makers of KitKat, Aero, Yorkie bars & Polo Mints are looking for help supporting the production team doing a variety of roles around the factory - working as part of a manufacturing team to create our confectionery products, monitoring quality of products, work as part of a production to team to operate packing machines whilst adhering to the highest safety and food hygiene standards. Manufacturing in Nestlé is all about ensuring the consumer receives a perfect quality product, at the right time and place whilst driving losses from our business in order to maximise efficiency & productivity - your contribution can help to our manufacturing excellence aims. 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 Your main accountability will be to achieve performance targets by operating machines and systems. In addition to this, you will be ensuring that the process runs at its optimum; producing high quality product and coordinating actions where necessary on your line. Other key responsibilities will include:

• You will be responsible for the safe & efficient running of production lines, reducing lost production time by keeping repairs and breakdowns to a minimum.
• Ensure high safety and quality standards are adhered to in order to maintain a safe working environment.
• Approach work with a continuous improvement mind-set.
• Show ownership for the line including when a Line Leader is not present.
• Be a positive role model and ensure routines and standards are maintained.
• Provide a working style which actively involves and motivates your colleagues.
• Support with factory activities in order to achieve KPIs.
  
  You will need a practical approach to your work, along with a great can-do attitude.
• You will proactively promote positive behaviours around individual and safety of others.
• It is essential that you have the ability to work as part of a team and be competent in problem solving skills.
• You will have a logical approach to your duties and be able to follow processes delivering compliance in safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferable but not essential - role specific, on the job training will be provided.
  
  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 (https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/jobs/diversity-equity-inclusion) To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland (https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/jobs/recruitment-journey) 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.