Process Operative

Process Operative (Multiple Vacancies) 

Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham (Norfolk)

Kinnerton Confectionery has multiple permanent job opportunities for hard working individuals to join our production team. In these roles, you will be trained to set up, operate and monitor a range of food processing and packing machinery. If you have prior factory experience that’s a bonus, but if not, an interest in mechanics and how things work could be suitable for these roles as well. 

Position type: Full time, permanent

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off – Days or Nights available 

Pay range: £13.09 - £16.20 per hour (£27,397.37 - £33,906.60 annually). Your starting pay grade is allocated depending on skillset. 

4 on 4 off days: covers 7 days a week, 4 days on and 4 days off, 6am-6pm:

• Grade 3 £13.09 per hour 
• Grade 4 £13.39 per hour
• Grade 5 £13.79 per hour
• Grade 6 £14.38 per hour

4 on 4 off nights: covers 7 nights a week, 4 nights on and 4 nights off, 6pm -6am:

• Grade 3 £14.30 per hour
• Grade 4 £14.73 per hour
• Grade 5 £15.32 per hour
• Grade 6 £16.20 per hour

• Set up, operate, and maintain Kinnerton's chocolate processing and packing machinery.
• Conduct quality checks and accurately complete documentation.
• Support with packing products by working on the packing lines as and when required.
• Ensure excellent plant standards are maintained, adopting our 'clean as you go' policy.
• Complete all required training such as Food Safety, Health & Safety, Allergen Awareness, Physical Hazards Awareness and Pest Control.

• Ability to operate, monitor, and adjust machinery to maintain production efficiency.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and adherence to hygiene standards.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure quality control and minimise waste.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and production schedules.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and machine monitoring.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Good communication skills to report issues and collaborate with Production Operatives, Team Leaders, Management and other departments. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial. 

• 20 days of annual leave, increasing to 23.5 days with service. 
• Pension (4% Employer Contributions).
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.  
• Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.  
• Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
• Family-friendly policies including Maternity and Paternity leave above the statutory minimum.
• Annual engagement calendar covering an array of activities and educational events promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Participate in supporting your local community with opportunities to spend one day per year volunteering or fundraising and gain company-matched sponsorship.
• Company Wellbeing agenda including annual Wellbeing Week, Menopause Support Group and Mental Health First Aid programme.
• Access to staff shop with exclusive discounts.
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’.
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards.
• Training and Development Opportunities.
• Engagement with GroceryAid.