Nestlé’s Amazing Machines series shines spotlight on Buxton manufacturing
Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages bottling site in Buxton features in the latest episodes of Amazing Machines, a YouTube series by the manufacturer which aims to lift the lid on what goes on inside the factory.
The series comes at a time when new research shows a growing visibility gap around manufacturing careers.
While 59 per cent of young people say manufacturing sounds interesting, just 4 per cent would consider a career in the sector, with many believing manufacturing has moved overseas or operates largely out of sight.
With social media now the biggest influence on career ideas for a third of young people, the series helps make the machines, skills and people behind everyday products more visible - opening up careers in one of Britain’s most important industries to future talent.
Martin Krohn, Head of Technical and Production at Nestlé UK and Ireland, said: “The final videos in our Amazing Machines series have given people a unique glimpse into the vital role that cutting-edge engineering, advanced technology and talented teams play in producing brands that Britain loves.
“As our research has highlighted, whilst young people are curious about manufacturing, many don't see it as a career option, which makes visibility like this more important than ever.”
The episode at the Waterswallows plant viewers meet engineering graduates Sam Hartley and Emma Robinson, who highlight what it takes to keep the site’s filling processes and storage facilities ticking, while Shift Engineer and former engineering apprentice, Katie Brown, illustrates how each step of the bottling and labelling processes are carefully co-ordinated to minimise downtime.
Their roles reflect the range of engineering and operational expertise needed to keep advanced automation running smoothly and the creativity and problem-solving behind every amazing machine at Nestlé.
Martin added: “Behind every machine are passionate, skilled people who develop and run this technology, and we're committed to investing in our operations and workforce to create more opportunities for the next generation in this vital British industry.”
The Buxton film conclude Nestlé’s four-part Amazing Machines series, which explores the machines and people behind some of the company’s most important UK operations.
All episodes can be found on Youtube searching for Nestlé Amazing Machines.