Standard Operator

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages

Buxton, Derbyshire

Salary: £37,592 per annum (inclusive of shift allowance)

Full Time, Permanent 

Shift Pattern – 4 on 4 off, 2 days and 2 nights

Some of our fantastic benefits

• Comprehensive pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution  


• Potential, discretionary annual bonus  


• Generous holiday entitlement


• A focus on professional development and growth 

We are currently looking for a Standard Operator to join our fantastic production team at our Buxton site in Derbyshire.

Your Impact

Experience is a Plus, not a Must: Whilst experience in a manufacturing setting is beneficial, we provide comprehensive on-the-job training tailored to your role. If you have an interest in building a career in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry and find yourself answering “yes” to the following questions, then we would love to hear from you.

• Communication and Collaboration: Can you communicate and collaborate with fairness, integrity, and authenticity in a team environment, including the willingness to speak up and challenge the status quo?


• Leadership and Inclusivity: Are you able to lead by example, demonstrating respect for yourself and others, while actively fostering a culture of inclusion?


• Problem Solving and Innovation: Do you enjoy problem-solving and identifying opportunities, while excelling at analysing situations and making informed decisions?


• Safety and Quality Focus: Is safety and quality at the forefront of your mind? Do you have a drive for excellence?


• Learning and Adaptability: Can you learn quickly from successes and failures and apply learnings to new situations?

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, good holiday allowance per year, and pension scheme.

At Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages we offer a world-class operational environment that fosters a fantastic culture of collaboration and inclusion. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to develop and enhanced a broad range of skills, from innovative problem-solving techniques to advanced technical expertise.

Join our team and engage in activities that strengthen relationships and nurture teamwork, all within a welcoming environment where everyone feels included.

Embrace the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and supportive workplace, and together, let's shape a better future!

Your ingredients for success

As a Standard Operator 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.

• Safety and Quality Assurance: Ensure high safety and quality standards are adhered to in order to maintain a safe working environment.


• Operational Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the safe & efficient running of production lines. Ensuring routines and standards are maintained and improved.


• Performance and KPI Management: Support with factory activities in order to achieve KPIs.


• Professional Development: To enhance your skill set, you will be working in all areas of the production plant based on your skills development.

What you need to know

Advert posting date: Monday 05/10/2026. 

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 

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland