Lubrication Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Nestlé Waters
Buxton Work Pattern: Mon- Fri – 37.5 hours a week.
Salary: Cira £32,000 plus excellent companywide benefits and opportunity for overtime.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Lubrication Operator to join our Nestlé Waters factory at our Buxton site.
Nestlé Waters is the world leader in the bottled water market and we’re committed to bottling the very best waters from the source and straight to our customers via the most advanced and sustainable techniques currently employed.
We have a genuine passion for healthy hydration, a fabulous portfolio of brands, a clear strategy and a determination to win in the marketplace of both consumers and customers. During 2012, we’ve developed a state-of-the-art production facility in Buxton and we have centred there our ensuring supply operations.
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.
A day in the life of a Lubrication Operator....
As a Lubrication Operator you will be responsible for carrying out the main lubrication activities across the factory, according to operational needs, supporting the line and undertaking technical operator activities as required.
Further duties include:
- Ensure all lubrication tasks are successfully completed
- Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured to the standards of quality and relevant manufacturing instructions
- Ensure that the working areas are kept clean and are maintained in the working order including all installations in accordance with good manufacturing practices
- Define and adhere to standards
- Manage existing assets - red tag closure
- Build technical capability - participate in the competence development plan for the site team acting as trainer and coach
You will have proven experience in a FMCG production manufacturing environment, knowledge of bottling processes and techniques is desirable.
Other key attributes:
- Knowledge of raw and packaging materials used in the bottling process.
- High level of mechanical and technical comprehension advantageous.
- Understanding of Safety, Engineering and Quality regulations.
- TPM or Lean Manufacturing experience is desirable.
What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect – for our employees, our customers and our consumers. That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives 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. We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Lubrication Operator roles across Nestle's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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