Job Description

Nestlé Purina

Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, UK

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 depending upon experience

Some of our fantastic benefits

• Comprehensive pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution
• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Private medical health cover
• A focus on professional development and growth

About Us

At Nestlé Purina, we’re on a mission to enrich the lives of pets, the people who love them, and the planet we share. Join us, and you’ll discover a world where your skills, knowledge, and passion can flourish. As part of our supportive and dynamic environment, you’ll be encouraged to challenge norms, experiment with new ideas, and drive meaningful change. At Purina, you’re not just part of a team; you’re part of a movement to create a better world for pets and people alike.

Our Wisbech factory makes some of the UK’s most well-known and much-loved brands, such as Felix, Winalot and Gourmet and is constantly developing to meet the changing needs of our consumers. This factory has gone through significant capital investment on new lines and new exciting technology leading to a transformational change in facilities and performance which offers fantastic development opportunities to continue to drive and lead this change.

We’re currently recruiting for a Labour Planner to join our team and help drive operational excellence through effective labour planning within our Wisbech factory.

Your Impact

As a Labour Planner, you will be responsible for delivering a forward-looking labour plan that enhances efficiency, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. You will play a key role in improving our labour planning processes and systems, ensuring that the right people are in the right place at the right time.

Your expertise will be crucial in optimising workforce allocation and driving performance improvements across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership Lead the site Labour Planning activity to ensure that the right people with the right skills are deployed effectively across production lines.
• Labour Planning Create and maintain an optimal labour plan for the Wisbech site, taking into account factors such as skills, training, holidays, absences and working time directive guidelines.
• Resource Optimisation Drive optimal labour utilisation to minimise overtime, reduce agency spend, and eliminate unproductive labour hours.
• Collaboration Collaborate with Shift Managers, Shift Engineering Managers and Supply Chain Planners to ensure effective workforce allocation and responsiveness to operational needs
• Performance Monitoring Act as the first point of contact for labour adjustments in response to plan performance or shortages, ensuring alignment with Labour Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and the Factory Operational Master Plan.

Your Ingredients for Success

To be successful in the role of Labour Planner you will demonstrate the ability to manage team performance, coach others, and drive continuous improvement. A proactive and organised mindset is crucial, along with the capability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience: Proven track record of working in a manufacturing environment, demonstrating expert knowledge and understanding of operational processes.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to manage team performance effectively, providing coaching and guidance to foster continuous improvement.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication and influencing skills, enabling collaboration across diverse teams.
• Analytical Skills Excellent analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
• Technical Proficiency Computer literate, with prior experience using Microsoft Excel, Indeavor Labour Demand Planning and other relevant IT software.

What You Need to Know

Closing date: Wednesday 12/08/2026.

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

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland