Position Snapshot Site Operations Senior Technician (12 fixed term contract) Business: Nestlé Product Technology Centre - Confectionery (NPTC) Location: York, North Yorkshire Salary up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) Potential bonus Pension Healthcare 25 days holiday 12 day flex leave Other fantastic benefits Position Summary Nestlé Product Technology Centre - Confectionery (NPTC) are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Operations Senior technician to join the team at our York Research and Development Centre. As a Senior Pilot Plant Technician, you will be a key team member working in our state of the art experimental pilot plant and logistics team and occasionally on other Nestlé sites both in the UK and abroad. A Little Bit About Us Nestlé Confectionery Product Technology Centre, part of the wider, global business of Nestlé SA, is home to a host of fantastic brands, many of which have been enjoyed by consumers for generations. A job at our Nestlé Confectionery product technology centre could provide you with the opportunity to work on mega-brands such as KIT KAT, AERO, QUALITY STREET, MILKYBAR, SMARTIES or AFTER EIGHT to name but a few. At Nestlé Confectionery, we strive to put the consumer at the heart of everything we do and deliver the tastiest and healthiest treats and snacks every day. NPTC Confectionery York is Nestlé's leading centre for confectionery Research & Development, working in partnership with 3 development centres in Chile, China, and Ivory Coast. In York we are a team of 170 amazing people from over 30 nationalities and a variety of academic backgrounds. We have a strong focus on inclusion and belonging, an active Wellness program and we support 50 factories globally. Our objective is to provide ideas, technical innovation, and scientific support (for product, process, and technology) to continually improve and grow the confectionery business. A day in the life of a Site Operations Senior Technician As a Site Operations Senior Technician, you will be a key team member in our state-of-the-art experimental pilot plant and occasionally on other Nestlé sites both in the UK and abroad. Developing great working relationships and working with a range of stakeholders you be responsible for: - Planning, execution, and follow-up of operational tasks in R&D. - Working closely with specialists, project managers and experts on planning, carrying out, and following up on trials/tests in relation to innovation and renovation of products/processes/systems following relevant tools and programs. - Building operational knowledge within your own field, contribute to the knowledge building and sharing in R&D, and participate in technical assistance and manufacturing support. - Coach and train less experienced colleagues. - Ensure a safe workplace through reviewing and preparing risk assessments, standard operating procedures and ensuring quality standards are always followed. - As End-to-End trial lead you will assist project leaders in designing and conducting pilot plant and factory trials, which will involve the preparation and provision of raw materials and equipment, ensuring the trials are carried out safely, providing troubleshooting assistance when needed and ensuring the trial outputs are delivered to the relevant stakeholders / locations. - Manage compliance documentation related to your area of responsibility and to take part in LEAN and structured problem-solving initiatives. - Play a supporting role to continually develop knowledge enhancements in this space across a wide range of stakeholders, developing capability and driving best in class. What will make you successful? To be successful in this role you will be passionate, proactive and results focused acting as an ambassador for the Nestlé Confectionery brands. Being able to demonstrate your ability to influence across all levels is key, as is knowing when to flex your style whilst working in an environment that can be, at times, ambiguous. You may have production experience, R&D experience or a recent graduate looking for your next steps outside of university. You will also have: - Significant and in-depth practical experience within their areas of specialism e.g. factory experience, being part of operational teams. - Experience of End-to-End management of trials/tests. - Up to date knowledge of quality, safety and hygiene and environment requirements. - Proven experience of R&D and/or operating/factory experience in the product category. - Significant exposure in different project and support activities of the organisation. - Led initiatives within projects successfully. - Demonstrated continuous initiative and continuous improvement What You Need To Know 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, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth. The closing date for this role is 24th January 2025. 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. When we embrace diversity 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. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. 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