Modern Apprenticeships with Nestlé
Just finished school or college but not sure if university is for you? A Modern Apprenticeship could be the answer. An Apprenticeship gives you the chance to learn while you earn; working for the largest food manufacturer in the world. Want to know more? Read on.
Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering
Modern Apprenticeship in Business Administration
What is a Modern Apprenticeship at Nestlé?
The four-year training programme involves a mix of college study and practical, on the job work experience. This varies slightly from factory to factory, due to the different technologies and processes involved in making each of the various products. After the four years, there is the possibility of further academic study. We offer an attractive starting salary so you can earn while you learn. The rate increases yearly once you have successfully completed your training. The programme starts in September 2010.
Minimum Entry Requirements
- 5 GCSEs (actual or predicted) at grade C or above in Maths, English, and Science plus two other subjects
- A desire to learn new skills
- A commitment to quality, hygiene and safety
- Initiative and the ability to solve problems.
How to Apply?
- Read the types of Modern Apprenticeships we have to offer below
- Click on “APPLY NOW” for the job you are interested in, this will take you to a page with the full job description
- If it sounds like the right opportunity for you, then click on “Apply for this job” at the bottom of that page
- It will take about 20-30 minutes to complete your application
- Please attach a CV if you have one but this is not essential. (A covering letter is also not required)
- Complete application form - please answer as many of the questions on the form as possible (put N/A in any boxes which don’t apply to you e.g. University and CV/resume if you don’t have one)
- You must provide us with your predicted or obtained GCSE grades
- Finally, you will be asked to complete some further questions in the Online Assessment section of the application, to help us understand you better and give you the chance to tell us why you are interested in a Modern Apprentice at Nestle.
What’s the selection process? (Hints and tips on how to prepare)
- Psychometric Aptitude Tests - Numerical, Verbal and Mechanical (Engineering only). Pencil/paper-based tests.
Why? To ensure you meet the college course requirements for the Apprenticeship.
- Interview – One-to-one with someone from the area of Nestle you would be joining. The interview would include a combination of motivational and competency-based interview questions.
Why? To assess you against the core skills/competencies we have identified to be successful in the role.
- Group Exercise (Engineering only) – Problem Solving Exercise with four or five other candidates.
Why? To assess your team working, problem solving and communication skills.
- Practical Exercise (Engineering only)
Why? A chance for you to use a piece of equipment, fully supervised by a qualified engineer, to assess your hands-on practical working ability.
Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering
The Training Programme
- Year 1 – full-time course study at the local college
- Years 2, 3 and 4 - one day per week at college and four days on the job practical work experience in a factory with our engineers
- Nestlé – not only covers a number of individual engineering skills, in both electrical and mechanical engineering, but also lets you learn about a wide range of manufacturing and packing equipment plus our factories’ quality, hygiene and safety standards.
Hayes Factory Apprenticeship Open Evening
(for interested candidates/parents)
Once you have submitted an application for the Hayes Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering opportunity, you may be invited to attend an Open Evening on 18th May at our factory, where further information will be provided about the programme. Please note that this Open Evening is by invitation only as there are limited spaces available, so apply early in order to have the opportunity to come and find out more on the 18th May.
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Assessment Days for this programme will be taking place at the end of May 2010 (dates TBC)
Hayes Factory - Engineering Modern Apprentice (Application Closing Date: 7th May 2010)
Read what a current Engineering Apprentice experience was like.
Modern Apprenticeship in Business Administration
The Training Programme
Over the course of 18 months, you will work within two different business areas (Consumer Services and Customer Services), gaining the skills and experience (not to mention the regular salary) that will be important to your career. At the same time, we’ll support you as you work towards a professional qualification – an NVQ in Business Administration from York Training Centre.
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Applications for the Business Administration Apprenticeship programme have closed for 2010.
Read what a former Business Administration Apprentice experience was like.
