Meet - Nestle UK&I
Join Nestlé Academy! Join more than 7,500 people here in the UK and Ireland who look after more than 80 brands in factories, offices and homes across the country. Whether you’re a school leaver or someone seeking a career shift, there is a place for you and your individual strengths. You will attend residential and online training to develop your knowledge and skillset, that you can bring back to the workplace to help find solutions and add value to real problems. Be a part of Nestlé. Be a force for good.
Skills we look for
What makes us a great employer
Nestlé is an incredible place to start your career journey
Before joining us you will have the opportunity to meet and connect with your team, the Academy and other individuals within the business to make friendships and build relationships from the start.
You’ll gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment, with a strong focus on your development. You’ll be supported every step of the way by your Academy Champion and have dedicated time for learning and building your skills. This supportive network will empower you to build meaningful connections and allow you to grow in confidence.
How we look after you:
- An attractive salary
- Inclusive culture, join our networks!
- Comprehensive benefits
- Pastoral support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Relocation support
- Prayer rooms
- Rewards and Recognition
*Some may be only available at certain sites
That’s what makes Nestlé an incredible place to start your career journey.
We value and respect our workforce
At Nestlé you’ll discover a workplace where your voice isn’t just heard, it’s valued – and respected. We know that when we work together as one team that truly listens to each other, we achieve so much more.
Dedicated mentors
Through dedicated mentors and support networks, you’ll build your confidence, speak up, and step out of your comfort zone as part of a team that loves to experiment, innovate, and drive new ideas. With both hands-on experience and dedicated training, you’ll have every opportunity to strengthen your skills, make a real impact – and realise your career potential.
Relocations Financial Support
Financial support is available to help apprentices with relocation if required for the role. A payment of £2,000 will be given to support the cost of moving, which is available to anyone who needs to relocate due to being more than one hour or 40 miles away from the work site. We will also run a ‘Relocation Support Call’ with past graduates and apprentices so they can share their experiences, offer advice and answer any questions you may have to support you in your move.
Our Networks
People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply, and we have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) which are voluntary employee-led groups that bring together individuals with shared characteristics, backgrounds, or interests. They promote diversity, inclusion, and collaboration within the organisation. Anyone can, and is encouraged, to join the networks to build a deeper understanding of the ERGs topics. Awareness is key!
- Proud@Nestlé
- Eradicating Racism Network
- Nestability
- Parent Talk
- Gender Equity Workshop
- ONE WORLD
Apprenticeships Details
Our Apprenticeships
Our people work across well known and well loved global brands like Nescafé, KitKat, Felix and more, driving big ideas with bigger possibilities. All to help us grow, deliver, and make a positive difference in people’s lives.
Whilst they’re doing that, we’re making a positive difference to their careers.
Advanced Apprenticeships
At Nestlé we offer a fantastic range of Advanced Apprenticeship opportunities at different locations across the UK giving you the chance to mix real on-the-job experience, with opportunities to learn from truly knowledgeable people. Our Advanced apprenticeships include:
- Engineering
- Technical Operator
- HGV Technician
- Paralegal
- Supply Chain
You will need to have Maths and English Language GCSE qualifications at Grades 9-4 (or A*-C if taken in 2017 or before).
Please be aware that some of our Advanced Apprenticeships have a minimum age restriction of 18 years old.
Higher and degree apprenticeships
Offering a distinctive route to education and career growth, these programs blend academic learning with practical work experience, allowing participants to earn a wage while pursuing qualifications like, Foundation degrees, Bachelor’s degrees and Master’s degrees.
Plus, you’ll be building a career with no student debt!
At Nestlé, we offer:
- Digital Marketing Apprenticeship
- Data Analyst Apprenticeship
You’ll need at least 104 UCAS points (or 260 points from 2017 or previous) before starting the programme.
Our supportive onboarding process for new apprentices
As part of our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, we extend an invitation for you to join a private LinkedIn group. This platform will allow you to connect with fellow new starters and begin building meaningful relationships. Additionally, we have a ‘Welcome Day’ in June, where you will have the chance to meet not only other new starters, but also members of our wider business and your team. Furthermore, within your first couple of weeks, we have an induction program that brings all new starters together. This will provide an opportunity for you to get to know each other better, gain deeper insights into our business, and, most importantly, have a great time together.
Pastoral Support
The wellbeing of the Academy population is incredibly important.
Susannah is the Pastoral and Governance Manager for the Academy and offers support, advice and direction on matters both in and outside of work.
Applying for our Apprenticeships
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We ask for you to complete a short application form. The links for the application form are on each of the individual job advert pages. Candidates will need to click the ‘apply now’ button at the bottom of the page where you will be taken to a page to create an account to start the application process.
You will be required to tell us a bit about yourself, and why you have applied.
- If you are applying for a Level 3 Apprenticeship, it will take approx. 30 minutes.
- If you are applying for a higher/degree apprenticeship, it can take up to 2 hours, but this doesn’t need to be completed all in one go.
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If you have met the criteria for the role, you will then go through a combination of online activities that will help us to understand more about your strengths and suitability for the role. This is an interactive and immersive stage of the process where we bring Nestlé to life by presenting you with real-life scenarios and information to read, watch and listen. You may be asked to:
- Rank responses from most to least likely
- Provide a written response to a scenario
- Answer questions as a video response (you will go through practice rounds)
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If you reach the next stage, you will be invited to attend a half or full day event held either virtually or at one of our Nestlé sites.
You will be assessed in a series of exercises that measure your natural strengths. This is your opportunity to show us what you’re good at, so make sure to come prepared to demonstrate these skills.
Remember, be yourself and demonstrate to us when you have used your strengths to deliver results or achieve goals.
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If you are successful, you will be notified by a phone call.
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Need some extra support?
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.
We recruit based on strengths looking at your potential, this helps us to identify your natural abilities and interests. You will go through our interactive online platform, so we can learn more about you and you can discover more about us!
We understand that everyone’s needs are different so there will be an opportunity for you to speak to us about what yours are and any adjustments required when you apply through our process. This will not impact your application but allow us to help in the best way we can by showing you what support is available.
If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know.
Most importantly, we are looking for candidates with genuine passion and potential for the role—just be yourself and show us what you’ve got!
