Team Leader

Kinnerton Confectionery; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Grading progression

Pension

Life assurance

Healthcare Paycare

Job summary

Kinnerton Confectionery in Fakenham, Norfolk, is seeking a Production Team/Line Leader for nights (6pm–6am) on a 4 on 4 off pattern. You will coordinate daily line operation, monitor performance, and drive safety, quality and GMP standards.

The role requires experience in food manufacturing or FMCG, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment. Join a fast-growing, nut-safe confectionery site serving major retailers.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing, FMCG or production environment.
• Previous experience running a production line.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate the day-to-day operation of a production line to meet safety, quality and performance targets.
• Monitor line performance and minimise downtime and waste.
• Coach Production/ Process/ Mixing Operatives to follow production, quality and food safety standards.
• Carry out product and process checks to ensure products meet specification.
• Ensure materials are available and production plans are delivered on time.
• Drive good housekeeping, safety and GMP standards across your area.
• Make decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Understand quality, food safety and health & safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Numeracy

Tools

Food safety GMP

Job description

Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham, Norfolk

Join the team behind some of the UK's best-loved confectionery products, including NOMO, the UK's number one free‑from chocolate brand. As a Production Team/Line Leader, you'll play a key role in running our chocolate manufacturing lines.

Position type Full‑time, permanent

Shift Pattern 4 on 4 off nights no rotation

Pay range £14.70 - £16.60 per hour (£28,634 - £34,977 per annum)

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
• Help to coordinate the day-to-day operation of a production line to achieve safety, quality and performance targets.
• Monitor line performance and take action to minimise downtime and waste.
• Support and coach Production/ Process/ Mixing Operatives to follow production, quality and food safety standards.
• Carry out product and process checks to ensure products meet specification.
• Ensure materials are available and production plans are delivered on time.
• Drive good housekeeping, safety and GMP standards across your area.
• Experience within a food manufacturing, FMCG or production environment.
• Previous experience running a production line.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to make decisions in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of quality, food safety and health & safety standards.

If you have team leading experience within a different, we would still be happy to hear from you if you have an interest in moving into a factory-based role.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates with structured grading progression.
• 20 (This has been pro‑rated 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.