Production Operative

Kinnerton Confectionery Co Ltd; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK confectionery manufacturer seeks a Production Operative in Fakenham. You will support manufacturing and packing processes, ensuring products meet quality and safety standards. The role offers a full-time position with a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off. Candidates should have strong work ethics and good communication skills. Competitive pay ranging from £12.49 to £16.20 per hour plus benefits including holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Pension & Life Assurance Scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of food safety and health and safety is beneficial.
• Training will be provided, including food safety and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the processing, assembly, and packaging of food products on the production line.
• Ensure workstations and equipment are clean and comply with safety standards.
• Perform tasks to meet production specifications, assisting with packaging and labelling.

Skills

Strong work ethic with attention to detail

Good communication skills

Team-focused attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

(Multiple Vacancies)

Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham (Norfolk)

As a Production Operative at Kinnerton, you’ll play a key role in our manufacturing and packing processes, ensuring products are made to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Position type: Full time, permanent

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off - Days or Nights available

Pay range £12.49 - £16.20 per hour (£26,141.57 - £29,929.90 annually). Your starting pay grade is allocated depending on skillset.

4 on 4 off days covers 7 days a week, 4 days on and 4 days off, 6am-6pm

• Grade 1 £12.49 per hour
• Grade 2 £12.79 per hour
• Grade 3 £13.09 per hour

4 on 4 off nights covers 7 nights a week, 4 nights on and 4 nights off, 6pm -6am

• Grade 1 £13.49 per hour
• Grade 2 £13.88 per hour
• Grade 3 £14.30 per hour
• Supporting the processing, assembly, and packaging of food products on the production line (packing, stacking, palletising, operating basic machinery, etc.) keeping pace with fast-moving lines.
• Ensuring that workstations and equipment are kept clean and compliant with health, safety, and food safety standards.
• Performing repetitive tasks, following strict guidelines to meet production specifications, and assisting with packaging, labelling, and stacking finished products for distribution.
• Previous experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Training will be provided, including food safety and health & safety requirements.
• A basic understanding of food safety and health and safety will be advantageous.
• Strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude.
• A willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced production environment.
• 20 days of annual leave, increasing to 23.5 days with service.
• Pension & Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.
• Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare.
• Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
• Annual engagement calendar, charity and volunteering opportunities.
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’.
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards.
• Training and Development Opportunities.

Kinnerton is a leading UK confectionery manufacturer known for pioneering character chocolate and producing millions of seasonal treats each year.

Kinnerton is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Interview Process

• A call with our Recruitment team.
• A 1-hour on-site interview with the Shift Manager.
• Includes a formal interview with structured questions.
• A factory tour to give you a real sense of the environment.
• PPE and safety shoes will be provided. Please note no jewellery, piercings, nail varnish, false nails, or false eyelashes are permitted during the tour.
• We are a nut‑free site.

Following your interview, we’ll contact you with feedback. If successful and you accept the offer, you’ll be invited to join the next available Wednesday induction session.