NPD Packaging Apprentice: Shape Sweet, Sustainable Packaging

Kinnerton Confectionery; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £24,784.76

Potential to £33,000 after completion

Health care cash plan via Paycare

4% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance x4 basic salary

Accommodation provided for Lincoln (re

33 days total including bank holidays

Job summary

Kinnerton Confectionery in Fakenham is recruiting an NPD Packaging Developer Apprentice to help create packaging concepts for NOMO and Kinnerton brands. You will work across production, technical, quality, procurement, marketing teams, assisting from concept through launch, and attending apprenticeship blocks at Lincoln University Centre of Food Manufacturing.

The 28-month apprenticeship starts October 2026.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Interest in food manufacturing, packaging or product development.
• Willingness to learn through a formal apprenticeship with Lincoln University.

Responsibilities

• Support development of packaging solutions for NOMO, Kinnerton Kids and retailer-branded products.
• Assist with concept-to-launch packaging projects and post-launch reviews.
• Participate in factory packaging trials and data analysis.
• Collaborate with Production, Technical, Quality, Procurement, Commercial and Marketing teams.
• Attend apprenticeship blocks and complete coursework and assessments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English (Grade 4/C)

GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C)

Food Technologist Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Kinnerton Confectionery in Fakenham is recruiting an NPD Packaging Developer Apprentice to help create packaging concepts for NOMO and Kinnerton brands. You will work across production, technical, quality, procurement, marketing teams, assisting from concept through launch, and attending apprenticeship blocks at Lincoln University Centre of Food Manufacturing.

The 28-month apprenticeship starts October 2026.