Line Operator

Business Area: Nestle Beverages
Location: Dalston, Cumbria

Salary: £44,424.36 (inclusive of shift allowance and contractual OT)

Shift pattern: These are 4 on 4 off 12 hours shifts (2 days and 2 nights) within our 24hr, 7-day, 52 weeks operation.

Some of our other fantastic benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus.


• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle.


• Holiday allowance: 18 days + Lieu days for Bank holidays.


• A focus on personal development and growth.

We are recruiting for Line Operators at our coffee manufacturing plant in Dalston, Cumbria. These will be permanent opportunities which will report into the Shift Manager on site.

Nestlé’s Dalston Factory in Cumbria is the European Centre for cappuccino and creamers producing a range of beverage products. These are produced through a highly automated PLC controlled process plant and automated filling and packing lines. It is continually developing and expanding leading brands such as Nescafé, Aero Hot Chocolate and Coffee-mate. The factory is moving forward with continuous improvement principles and actively developing Lean/TPM processes so it’s an exciting time to be involved.

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, you will be responsible ensuring production lines runs safely and efficiently in accordance with Nestle standards. Our aim is to reduce consumer complaints, to produce quality products, and to protect the Nescafe brand.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Running equipment adhering to all Nestle safety and quality standards.


• Timely reporting of line issues and stoppages to relevant leadership on shift.


• Use the 5 golden rules of TPM to improve line performance in all areas.


• Continuously update own technical and operational skills.

Your ingredients for success

• Experience in a manufacturing and production environment.


• Previous Line Operator experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred.


• FLT driving experience and licences are preferred but in house training can be provided.

• 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.

What you need to know

Advert posting date: 05/02/2026
Advert closing date: 19/02/2026

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