Process Operative

Kinnerton Confectionery; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare cash plan via Paycare

Discount and Wellbeing hub

My Pocket GP via Paycare Perks

Cycle to Work scheme

Training & development: Food Safety/AL

Job summary

Kinnerton Confectionery in Fakenham, Norfolk, is hiring Process (Machine) Operatives. You will operate chocolate and packing equipment, monitor quality, and maintain production records in a fast-paced factory.

The role offers 4 on 4 off days or nights, with set days or nights and no rotation. Competitive hourly rates with grading progression, plus comprehensive training in Food Safety, Allergen Awareness, and Health & Safety certifications, plus a pension and healthcare options.

Qualifications

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Monitor product quality and production performance.
• Complete production records accurately.
• Carry out machine checks, changeovers and basic problem solving.
• Maintain food safety, health & safety and GMP standards.
• Support continuous improvement and waste reduction activities.
• Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to follow procedures and quality standards.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Monitor product quality and production performance.
• Complete production records accurately.
• Carry out machine checks, changeovers and basic problem solving.
• Maintain food safety, health & safety and GMP standards.
• Support continuous improvement and waste reduction activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health & Safety awareness

Record keeping

Job description

Process (Machine) Operative - MULTIPLE ROLES AVAILABLE

Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham, Norfolk

Do you enjoy operating machinery, solving problems, and being part of a team that delivers high-quality products every day?

We're looking for Process (Machine) Operatives to join our production team in Fakenham. You'll operate chocolate and packing manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently, monitor production performance, maintain quality standards, and help deliver continuous improvement across the factory.

Position type Full-time, permanent

Shift Pattern 4 on 4 off days or nights available - you will only work set days or nights, no rotation

Pay range £13.59 - £16.60 per hour (£28,634 - £34,977 per annum)

Days (6am - 6pm)

• Grade 3 £13.59 per hour
• Grade 4 £13.99 per hour
• Grade 5 £14.49 per hour
• Grade 6 £14.99 per hour

Nights (6pm - 6am)

• Grade 3 £14.70 per hour
• Grade 4 £15.13 per hour
• Grade 5 £15.72 per hour
• Grade 6 £16.60 per hour

We are excited to announce that we’ll be hosting a recruitment event, including a factory tour, with interviews taking place on Tuesday 22nd September or Wednesday 23rd September at 0845. If you’re unable to attend at those times, you are still encouraged to apply so we can arrange an alternative slot.

Closing date Friday 18th September 2026.

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Monitor product quality and production performance.
• Complete production records accurately.
• Carry out machine checks, changeovers and basic problem solving.
• Maintain food safety, health & safety and GMP standards.
• Support continuous improvement and waste reduction activities.
• Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to follow procedures and quality standards.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Food manufacturing experience beneficial but not essential.
• Competitive hourly rates with structured grading progression to increase your hourly rate.
• Comprehensive training and development, including Food Safety, Allergen Awareness and Health & Safety certifications.
• 20 (This has been pro-ratad to 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan via Paycare - claim back up to £400 a year on dental, optical and much more
• Discount and Wellbeing hub and 'My Pocket GP' via Paycare Perks
• Cycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits

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. 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.

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