Shift Engineer (Multi-Skilled)

Kinnerton Confectionery; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23.5 days holiday

Pension plan

Life assurance x4 salary

Salary sacrifice schemes

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Kinnerton Confectionery in Fakenham, Norfolk, is seeking a proactive Shift Engineer to join our confectionery production team. This full-time role covers a night shift on a 4 on 4 off pattern (6pm-6am) with a 40.25-hour week, ensuring machinery runs safely and efficiently.

Key duties include planned maintenance, improving asset reliability, and supporting audits and continuous improvement initiatives. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and CMMS experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised apprenticeship/qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Manufacturing experience with machinery such as metal detectors, flow wrappers and PLC systems.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive and able to work independently or in a team.
• Strong standards and problem-solving mindset.
• Computer literacy and CMMS knowledge.
• Understanding of food safety and health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned maintenance to standards and timeframes.
• Complete additional engineering tasks per policy and safety rules.
• Maintain and improve machine performance to meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with department heads and cross-functional teams.
• Deliver management-set objectives and maintain training compliance.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineer

Apprenticeship/qualification

PLC systems

Food manufacturing knowledge

CMMS

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Overview

Shift EngineerKinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham, Norfolk,

Are you a proactive and driven engineer with a passion for operational excellence? Kinnerton Confectionery is seeking an 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: 06/11/2026

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- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent minimum.
• 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.