Engineer

Kinnerton Confectionery; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23.5 days

Pension: 4% employer / 5% employee

Life assurance x4 salary

Salary sacrifice schemes

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Kinnerton Confectionery in Fakenham is seeking an enthusiastic Engineer to join our confectionery manufacturing site. You will maintain and improve production machinery to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations across day and night shifts on a 4-on-4-off rota.

The role requires multi-skilled engineering capability, PLC knowledge, CMMS familiarity, and a strong commitment to food safety and health standards. This permanent, full-time position offers a 40.25-hour week and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineer with a recognised apprenticeship/qualification.
• Experience with manufacturing machinery including metal detectors, flow wrappers and PLC systems.
• Good communication and logical thinking; proactive and independent.
• Knowledge of CMMS and food safety/health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute all planned maintenance to standards within timeframes.
• Complete additional engineering tasks per safety policies.
• Maintain and improve machine performance to meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with department heads and cross-functional teams.
• Deliver management objectives and training compliance (>95%).
• Lead Kaizen and engineering projects for continuous improvement.
• Ensure health, food safety and policy compliance in all tasks.
• Support audits and keep an audit-ready state.
• Record/analyze data to improve asset performance (MTTR/MTBF).

Skills

Multi-skilled engineer

Manufacturing experience

PLC systems

Metal detectors

Flow wrappers

Logical thinking

Communication skills

Proactive approach

CMMS systems

Food safety knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

HACCP certification

IOSH certification

17th/18th Edition Electrical

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Overview

EngineerKinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham

Are you a proactive and driven engineer with a passion for operational excellence? Kinnerton Confectionery is seeking a new Engineer to join our team at the Fakenham site. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of one of the UK’s leading confectionery manufacturers by ensuring our production machinery operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Position type: Full time, permanent

Hours: 40.25 per week average

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off days (6am-6pm) & nights (6pm-6am)

Pay rate: £24.70 per hour

Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026

Responsibilities

• Execute all planned maintenance to specified standards and within allocated timeframes.
• Complete additional engineering tasks as requested, adhering to company policies and safety standards.
• Ensure products meet Kinnerton Confectionery Quality Standards by maintaining and improving machine performance.
• Foster collaborative working relationships with department heads and cross-functional teams.
• Deliver objectives set by management, including personal development and training compliance (>95%).
• Drive continuous improvement through Kaizen initiatives and engineering-led projects.
• Complete all work with a focus on health and safety, food safety, and compliance with company policies.
• Support project teams and contribute to audits by ensuring an “audit-ready” state at all times.
• Record and analyze data to improve asset performance, including MTTR, MTBF, and downtime targets.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Multi-skilled engineer with a recognised apprenticeship/qualification.
• Manufacturing experience with knowledge of applicable machinery such as metal detectors, flow wrappers, and PLC systems.
• Logical thought process and strong communication skills.
• Proactive approach and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• High standards of work, with a focus on delivering lasting solutions.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of CMMS systems.
• Understanding of food safety and health and safety standards.

Desirable:

• HNC/HND qualification or equivalent.
• HACCP and IOSH certification.
• 17th/18th Edition Electrical Qualification.

Rewards Benefits

• 23.5 days annual holiday entitlement
• 4% employer and 5 % employee pension plan
• Life assurance plan x4 basic salary
• Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Healthcare cash plan via paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year

About Us

Our Fakenham site operates across three key production areas - Novelty, Nut, and Moulding, each led by a Plant Manager and supported by dedicated Shift Managers working on a 4 on 4 off pattern across days and nights. This role is based on the night shift within our Nut Area. The site is a 11,000m² facility producing over 8,500 tonnes of confectionery annually, including NOMO – the UK’s #1 free-from chocolate brand. With advanced technology and a nut-safe promise, we supply major retailers and co-manufacture for some of the world’s biggest confectionery brands. Every year, we produce over 5 million advent calendars and 30 million Easter eggs – making this a fast-paced, innovative environment where no two days are the same.

Kinnerton Confectionery is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.