Confectionery Mixing Operator - 4 on 4 off (Days/Nights)

Kinnerton Confectionery; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training & certifications

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health plan & perks

Job summary

Kinnerton Confectionery is hiring Mixing Operatives (Mixer) at our Fakenham site. You will mix ingredients to specification, run multiple machines, and ensure strict food safety and quality standards are maintained. Roles include Day and Night shifts with a 4 on/4 off pattern and career-grade progression.

Starting pay aligns with grade levels and you will be trained in food safety, allergen awareness and health and safety. Join a fast-paced confectionery operation supplying major brands.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating experience in food production or similar environment.
• Ability to follow recipes and quality standards precisely.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture products to recipe, following correct process methods, ingredient usage, CCP checks and machinery start-up inspections.
• Operate mixing equipment (e.g., Stefan, bowl chopper, Hobart, Roboqbo, RT200, steam plant, Ambi) and complete data capture, traceability, viscosity checks and temper index adjustments.
• Decant ingredients safely and ensure the mixing area, utensils and equipment are clean and compliant with safety standards.
• At Grade 4, operate all mixing equipment within the area and provide support for Grade 5 Mixers when required.
• At Grade 5, supervise and coordinate mixing activities, ensure ingredients are available, complete batch sheets, CCP inspections and training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Health & safety

Tools

Stefan

Bowl chopper

Hobart

Roboqbo

RT200

Steam plant

Ambi

Job description

Kinnerton Confectionery is hiring Mixing Operatives (Mixer) at our Fakenham site. You will mix ingredients to specification, run multiple machines, and ensure strict food safety and quality standards are maintained. Roles include Day and Night shifts with a 4 on/4 off pattern and career-grade progression.

Starting pay aligns with grade levels and you will be trained in food safety, allergen awareness and health and safety. Join a fast-paced confectionery operation supplying major brands.