Overview
Job Title – Process Line Operator
Business Unit - Nestlé Purina
Location: Sudbury, Suffolk
Employment type: Permanent
Shifts: Continental shift pattern of 2 days, 2 nights then 4 days off – average of 42 hours per week.
Starting Salary £36,280 moving to £47,911 after successful 6 months’ probation plus benefits
Championing diversity and inclusion is important to us; embracing different perspectives helps us think creatively to grow and enhance our business.
Role context
We have an opportunity for an experienced Line Operator working on a continental shift pattern. At Purina PetCare, we’re committed to helping pets enjoy happier, healthier lives. In our Sudbury factory the 200-strong workforce produces brands such as Go-Cat, Bakers, Purina ONE, BETA and Pro Plan, supporting consumers with products for diverse needs.
Nestlé manufacturing aims to deliver a perfect quality product at the right time and place while driving efficiency. This is part of our LEAN Enterprise journey, a global initiative aimed at continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Line Operator – Reporting to the Line Performance Manager, you will:
* Operate extrusion lines and associated systems to achieve performance targets
* Adhere to SOPs and safety, quality and hygiene standards to produce high-quality products
* Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality products
* Maintain a continuous improvement mindset and support factory activities to achieve KPIs
* Adapt to working in different areas of the department and plant as required
What will make you successful
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in Food Manufacturing and be able to demonstrate Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP). You should be thorough, professional and committed to the safety of yourself and others. Ideally, you will have exposure to extrusion equipment (the conversion of raw materials to a semi-finished product). You should enjoy solving problems, exploring how things work, and continually identifying ideas to improve safety, quality and performance to meet consumer needs.
What you need to know
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, holiday allowance, pension, and a focus on personal development and growth.
The closing date for this role is 8 October 2025. We will consider candidates as they apply and may close early if sufficient applicants are received; please apply promptly.
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all genders, ethnicities, people with disabilities, and LGBT+ communities. If you need any accommodations to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. Our Colleague Networks support belonging for all. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Nestlé.
We are committed to equal opportunity for all and may collect relevant data during the candidate registration process. Be yourself — everyone else is taken.
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