Job Description

Nestlé Purina
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £40,175 per annum inclusive of shift allowance, plus excellent companywide benefits
Shift Pattern – 4 on 4 off, 2 days and 2 nights

We are currently looking for a Standard Operator to join our fantastic production team at our Nestle Purina site in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.

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, Gourmet, and Purina ONE, and is constantly developing to meet the changing needs of our consumers. This factory is in its prime with significant capital investment on new lines and new exciting technology leading to fantastic development opportunities!

What will make you a success?

Experience is a plus, not a must: While experience in a manufacturing setting is beneficial, we provide comprehensive on-the-job training tailored to your role.

If you have an interest in building a career in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry and find yourself answering “yes” to the following questions, then we would love to hear you.

• Communication and Collaboration: Can you communicate and collaborate with fairness, integrity, and authenticity in a team environment, including the willingness to speak up and challenge the status quo?
• Leadership and Inclusivity: Are you able to lead by example, demonstrating respect for yourself and others, while actively fostering a culture of inclusion?
• Problem Solving and Innovation: Do you enjoy problem-solving and identifying opportunities while excelling at analysing situations and making informed decisions?
• Learning and Adaptability: Can you learn quickly from successes and failures and apply learnings to new situations?
• Excellence and Quality Focus: Do you have a drive for excellence? Is safety and quality at the forefront of your mind?

What can we offer in return?

Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, good holiday allowance per year, and pension scheme.

At Nestlé Purina we offer a world-class operational environment that fosters a fantastic culture of collaboration and inclusion. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to develop and enhanced a broad range of skills, from innovative problem-solving techniques to advanced technical expertise.

Join our team and engage in activities that strengthen relationships and nurture teamwork, all within a welcoming environment where everyone feels included.

Embrace the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and supportive workplace, and together, let's shape a better future!

A day in the life of a Standard Operator

As a Standard Operator your main accountability will be to achieve performance targets by operating machines and systems. In addition to this, you will be ensuring that the process runs at its optimum, producing high quality product and coordinating actions where necessary.

• Operational Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the safe & efficient running of production lines. Ensure routines and standards are maintained and improved.
• Safety and Quality Assurance: Ensure high safety and quality standards are adhered to in order to maintain a safe working environment.
• Performance and KPI Management: Support with factory activities in order to achieve KPIs.
• Professional Development: To enhance your skill set, you will be working in all areas of the production plan based on your skills development.

What you need to know

Job advert closing date: Monday 03/08/2026.

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. 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. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!