Engineering Technician (12-months FTC)

Business Area: Nestle Beverages Location: Tutbury, Derbyshire

We are recruiting for an Industrial Services Engineering Technician to join the engineering team to support specifically the water treatment/ process effluent plant on site.

This is a 12-month secondment role, reporting directly into the Maintenance Planner.

Nestlé Tutbury Factory in Derbyshire is one of the largest Nestlé factories in Europe after a £250 million investment over the last few years. The factory produces several of the most well-known Nescafé products in the world through freeze-dried, spray dried, pod coffee production technologies and is at the forefront of coffee production globally.

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.

Ultimately, you will be responsible for supporting daily operations and maintenance functions across the Tutbury manufacturing plant. This will include a focus specifically on the water treatment/ process effluent plant on site.

Your other key responsibilities will include:

Carrying out daily preventative maintenance tasks.

Reacting to breakdowns with a sense of urgency and safety.

Using SAP system to capture work orders and sign off tasks.

Working on engineering improvement projects.

We’re looking for an experienced engineering technician and enthusiastic person to join our team. you will need to be a flexible individual with excellent attention to detail to succeed in our fast-paced environment.

Other key attributes include:

Advanced apprenticeship or equivalent qualification is essential – NVQ Level 3 or equivalent as a minimum standard, ideally with an Electrical bias. HNC in similar discipline would be desirable but is not essential.

Previous experience working in an automated manufacturing/industrial service process

Good knowledge of asset maintenance

Knowledge of TPM

Knowledge of boiler house maintenance and operations would be desirable as would knowledge working with effluent treatment plant.

Advert posting date: 01/09/2026 Advert closing date: 15/09/2026

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

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.

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