Technical Operator Apprenticeship - Sudbury – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Just finishing school or thinking about a career change? As a Technical 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.

Annual wage: £18,958.85 a year
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Training course: Food and drink technical operator (level 3)
Hours: Days and shifts are to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 2 years 6 months
Positions available: 2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

We’re the largest food and drink manufacturer in the world and a hub of expertise in manufacturing. Join us, and we’ll help you build a solid foundation for a successful and long-lasting career in manufacturing.

Over the course of two and half years, our dedicated mentors will show you everything you need to know to effectively support food and drink production in our factories. You’ll master skills like start up and shut down of our machines, and how to use sophisticated automation technology. With hands-on experience in diagnosing and solving problems, you’ll play a key role in keeping our manufacturing process running smoothly. With support at every step, you’ll have the confidence to do the role for real and take your career to new heights.

Step into our vibrant multi-sensory factory environment, where sight, sound and touch will come alive! Join our team and immerse yourself in our hands-on workplace, driving innovation and creativity every day.

Duties could involve but wouldn't be limited to:

Problem solving
Developing standards
Coaching others and understanding the science behind our processes

Where you’ll work

Nestlé Purina PetCare

Windham Road

Chilton Industrial Estate

Sudbury

CO10 2XD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

Your training course

Food and drink technical operator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Interpret, follow and implement food and drink production SOPs.
Interpret, follow and implement quality assurance procedures.
Monitor production performance, stock usage and rotation.
Operate or use food and drink production tools and equipment.
Identify hazards (Critical Control Points) and control measures to mitigate risks.
Comply with food safety regulations and procedures.
Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures.
Comply with environment and sustainability regulations and procedures. Segregate, recycle and dispose of waste.
Monitor and inspect production machinery.
Apply basic maintenance practices. For example, check levels, parts wear, pressure, and sensors, and grease and lubricate.
Select and use maintenance hand tools.
Follow food safe engineering standards and practices. For example, use of food safe chemicals, check out and in of components.
Follow site isolation and lock off procedures (lockout, tagout).
Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues.
Apply fault-finding and problem-solving techniques.
Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
Collect and interpret information. Use data to apply changes
Record information - paper based or electronic.
Use information technology. Comply with GDPR.
Plan and organise self, others and resources.
Communicate with colleagues and stakeholders visually and verbally.
Communicate in writing.
Identify training needs. Train and buddy team members in the workplace.
Interpret, follow and implement food and drink production SOPs.
Interpret, follow and implement quality assurance procedures.
Monitor production performance, stock usage and rotation.
Operate or use food and drink production tools and equipment.
Identify hazards (Critical Control Points) and control measures to mitigate risks.
Comply with food safety regulations and procedures.
Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures.
Comply with environment and sustainability regulations and procedures. Segregate, recycle and dispose of waste.
Monitor and inspect production machinery.
Apply basic maintenance practices. For example, check levels, parts wear, pressure, and sensors, and grease and lubricate.
Select and use maintenance hand tools.
Follow food safe engineering standards and practices. For example, use of food safe chemicals, check out and in of components.
Follow site isolation and lock off procedures (lockout, tagout).
Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues.
Apply fault-finding and problem-solving techniques.
Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
Collect and interpret information. Use data to apply changes
Record information - paper based or electronic.
Use information technology. Comply with GDPR.
Plan and organise self, others and resources.
Communicate with colleagues and stakeholders visually and verbally.
Communicate in writing.
Identify training needs. Train and buddy team members in the workplace.

Your training plan

Studying towards a Level 3 Food & Drink Technical Operator Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English Language (grade 9 - 4)
Maths (grade 9 - 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Problem solving skills
Initiative
Ambitious

About this company

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.

https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/nestle-academy (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

An apprenticeship is the beginning of an exciting career journey at Nestlé. Once you have completed the programme, your line manager will work with you to explore different career directions. Whichever path you choose, you’ll always be supported in achieving your full potential.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000293103.

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Closes on Sunday 2 March

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