Chocolate Mixing Technician — 4-on 4-off Shifts

Kinnerton Confectionery; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare plan

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice benefits

4 on 4 off shift pattern

Job summary

Kinnerton Confectionery in Fakenham, Norfolk, is seeking Mixing Operatives to join our chocolate production team. You’ll follow recipes, operate mixing equipment such as Stefan and Hobart, perform CCP inspections, record data accurately and help maintain safety standards across the line.

We offer permanent, full‑time roles with a 4 on 4 off pattern (days or nights, fixed shifts). Pay ranges £13.59–£14.49 per hour and progression through grades 3–5.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating experience in food production preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain precise measurements.
• Good record keeping and accuracy in data capture.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture products to recipe and follow correct process methods.
• Operate mixing equipment and complete data capture and CCP inspections.
• Decant ingredients safely and maintain clean, safe work area.
• Grade 4 responsibilities include supporting Grade 5 mixers when needed.
• Grade 5 responsibilities include supervising mixing activities and training.

Skills

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Stefan

Bowl chopper

Hobart

Roboqbo

RT200

Steam plant

Ambi

Job description

Kinnerton Confectionery in Fakenham, Norfolk, is seeking Mixing Operatives to join our chocolate production team. You’ll follow recipes, operate mixing equipment such as Stefan and Hobart, perform CCP inspections, record data accurately and help maintain safety standards across the line.

We offer permanent, full‑time roles with a 4 on 4 off pattern (days or nights, fixed shifts). Pay ranges £13.59–£14.49 per hour and progression through grades 3–5.