Packaging Apprenticeship
NESTLE UK LTD.
West Yorkshire, York
Closes on Sunday 22 February 2026
Posted on 9 January 2026
Contents
Summary
The Nestlé Packaging Apprenticeship will give you everything you need to start a great career at the world’s biggest food and beverage company. Applications are open now - come develop your skills, earn a degree and develop a career driving sustainability at a world-leading company where environmental commitments matter.
- Wage
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£25,125 a year
- Training course
- Packaging professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 2 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years 6 months
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Whether you’ve recently finished school or are considering a career change, our Packaging Apprentice Scheme offers the perfect opportunity to gain the skills, experience, and support you need to succeed in the world of packaging. Over the course of this four and a half year scheme, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands, contributing to innovative packaging solutions that enhance product appeal and support our sustainability agenda.
You will play a key role in developing new packaging designs and materials while supporting trials and evaluations at our factory sites, where products like KitKat, Aero, and Yorkie come to life. Throughout the scheme, you’ll have the guidance from an experienced mentor to help you maximise your learning and prepare you for an exciting career. Join us and kickstart your career in packaging today!
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Nestlé UK Ltd, Albion Mills, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 9XT
- Nestlé UK Factory, Haxby Road, York, YO91 1XY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Training course
Packaging professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Generate packaging concepts and ideas.
- Collect, analyse and use technical packaging data.
- Apply procedures for physical measurement and testing of materials and packaging.
- Plan and lead on selecting procedures, and methods for packaging tasks. For example, line trials.
- Apply project management tools and techniques.
- Plan and manage own time.
- Identify costs and create a draft budget for sign-off.
- Identify and apply quality and performance standards. For example, internal, product quality, transit safety, and food safety.
- Apply safe systems of work.
- Carry out risk identification, assessment, and management.
- Identify and manage factors affecting project implementation.
- Use techniques and tools for prototyping, for example process or product development.
- Apply principles of marketing to evaluate and select ideas.
- Apply research an enquiry techniques. For example, market research, consumer testing, desktop research, academic and literature research.
- Communicate written content and prepare technical information. For example, draft and final specifications, purchase agreements, contracts, and technical reports.
- Apply communication techniques to inform technical and non-technical colleagues and stakeholders.
- Prepare and deliver presentations.
- Use digital systems, software and tools. For example, computer aided engineering, business management systems, and palletisation software.
- Assess environmental, social, and economical sustainability factors. For example, life-cycle analysis.
- Identify and apply environmental sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance.
- Provide advice and guidance to others.
- Agree objectives with individuals and teams.
- Apply knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring techniques.
- Build and maintain collaborative working relationships.
- Use negotiation and influencing techniques with colleagues or stakeholders.
- Share and evaluate feedback on individual and team performance.
- Develop and extend professional knowledge.
- Generate packaging concepts and ideas.
- Collect, analyse and use technical packaging data.
- Apply procedures for physical measurement and testing of materials and packaging.
- Plan and lead on selecting procedures, and methods for packaging tasks. For example, line trials.
- Apply project management tools and techniques.
- Plan and manage own time.
- Identify costs and create a draft budget for sign-off.
- Identify and apply quality and performance standards. For example, internal, product quality, transit safety, and food safety.
- Apply safe systems of work.
- Carry out risk identification, assessment, and management.
- Identify and manage factors affecting project implementation.
- Use techniques and tools for prototyping, for example process or product development.
- Apply principles of marketing to evaluate and select ideas.
- Apply research an enquiry techniques. For example, market research, consumer testing, desktop research, academic and literature research.
- Communicate written content and prepare technical information. For example, draft and final specifications, purchase agreements, contracts, and technical reports.
- Apply communication techniques to inform technical and non-technical colleagues and stakeholders.
- Prepare and deliver presentations.
- Use digital systems, software and tools. For example, computer aided engineering, business management systems, and palletisation software.
- Assess environmental, social, and economical sustainability factors. For example, life-cycle analysis.
- Identify and apply environmental sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance.
- Provide advice and guidance to others.
- Agree objectives with individuals and teams.
- Apply knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring techniques.
- Build and maintain collaborative working relationships.
- Use negotiation and influencing techniques with colleagues or stakeholders.
- Share and evaluate feedback on individual and team performance.
- Develop and extend professional knowledge.
Training schedule
- Team leadership and development: Lead and develop small technical teams, fostering a collaborative environment and driving personal and team growth in packaging projects
- Supplier management: Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews, ensuring compliance with quality standards and maintaining strong supplier relationships for packaging materials.
- Effective communication: Demonstrate integrity and respect in communication, influencing and building relationships with key stakeholders in the packaging process
- Innovation and adaptability: Show curiosity and a proactive approach to drive change and improvements within the packaging development process
- You’ll experience student life at Sheffield Hallam University which typically involves week-long learning blocks
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Other in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
- You will have the right to work in the UK that is not time-limited and does not require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route either at the start of the scheme or on completion
- You will have lived in the UK for 3 years prior to the start date of this apprenticeship scheme
- You will need to be 18 by 1st September 2026
About this employer
Good food nourishes and delights the senses. It helps pets to thrive, children to grow healthily and parents to age gracefully. It helps all of us to live life to the fullest. Good food also respects our planet and protects resources for future generations. But times are changing fast. And we know that what’s good today won’t be good enough tomorrow. Consider the challenge of satisfying the needs of 10 billion people by 2050 in a responsible and sustainable way. This will demand innovation and change. At Nestlé, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with food, drink and nutritional health solutions. That way we can enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future for all. Today, our business has around 275,000 employees, more than 2,000 brands and a presence in 188 countries.
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Company benefits
- Pastoral support
- Employee Assistance ProgrammePotential relocation support (£2,000)
- Prayer rooms
- Various rewards and recognition opportunities
After this apprenticeship
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007807.
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Closes on Sunday 22 February 2026
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