Location
York Distribution Centre, York
Salary
Up to £46,000 depending on experience.
Benefits
- Potential, discretionary annual bonus
- Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle
- 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
- 2 paid volunteering days
- A focus on personal development and growth (insert relevant detail on study support, etc)
Overview
We’re looking for a project specialist in Electrical and Automation Engineering, to be based at York Distribution Centre. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of technical skills, a continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to support us in delivering our ambition to be Fit for the Future. The role involves working with new cranes, automated de‑stackers and a renovation programme underway for 2026.
Your impact
- Ensure that the objectives of the investment project charter, design specifications and Nestlé standards are implemented and adhered to.
- Work with stakeholders to develop user requirement specifications, cost estimates, schedules of new infrastructure, facilities and equipment.
- Execute the project from basic design, through installation to successful commissioning, qualification and verification, and deliver a vertical startup.
- Monitor progress and performance against the project plan; take action to resolve operational problems and minimise delays.
- Ensure all project elements (including technical people training, if needed) are performed so that safety is guaranteed on the whole project site and a vertical start‑up is assured.
- Liaise with Operations and other on‑site resources for project work and with R&D, Marketing, and Logistics regarding scope, time plan and budget.
- Identify, develop, and gather the resources necessary to complete the project, including third parties.
- Ensure worker and operator safety during both construction and ongoing operation of the plant.
- Support the smooth transition to operations after the qualification and verification of the installation.
Ingredients for success
To be successful in this key role we expect you to have experience working in an FMCG, food or similar industrial automation environment and a strong service orientation with proactive initiative and attention to detail.
- Ideally educated in Electrical Degree, HNC or ONC level and/or completion of a recognised apprenticeship.
- Preference for City & Guilds 2391 and 18th edition qualification or demonstrable experience.
- Experience managing capital expenditure projects (preferably PMP).
- Participation in the development of engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Participation in the start‑up of technical equipment(s) and/or production line(s).
- Exposure to TPM, preventive maintenance planning and/or maintenance execution desired but not required.
- Good technical knowledge of process control (SCADA and PLC systems) and sound understanding of electrical design and installation.
- Good technical knowledge and practical experience of working within Health & Safety legislation (PUWER and machinery safety knowledge).
- Financial management skills: reviewing, controlling and forecasting, purchasing and price negotiation.
Advert closing date
29/06/2026
Inclusion
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.
