Production Operative

Production Operative (Multiple Vacancies) 

Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham (Norfolk)

As a Production Operative at Kinnerton, you’ll play a key role in our manufacturing and packing processes, ensuring products are made to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Position type: Full time, permanent

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

Pay range: £12.49 - £16.20 per hour (£26,141.57 - £29,929.90 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 1 £12.49 per hour 
• Grade 2 £12.79 per hour
• Grade 3 £13.09 per hour

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

• Grade 1 £13.49 per hour
• Grade 2 £13.88 per hour
• Grade 3 £14.30 per hour

• Supporting the processing, assembly, and packaging of food products on the production line (packing, stacking, palletising, operating basic machinery, etc.) keeping pace with fast-moving lines.
• Ensuring that workstations and equipment are kept clean and compliant with health, safety, and food safety standards.
• Performing repetitive tasks, following strict guidelines to meet production specifications, and assisting with packaging, labelling, and stacking finished products for distribution.

• Previous experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment is advantageous.   
• Training will be provided, including food safety and health & safety requirements.
• A basic understanding of food safety and health and safety will be advantageous.  
• Strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude.
• A willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced production environment.

• 20 days of annual leave, increasing to 23.5 days with service. 
• Pension & Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.  
• Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare.
• Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
• Annual engagement calendar, chairty and volunteering opportunities. 
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’.
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards.
• Training and Development Opportunities.

Kinnerton is a leading UK confectionery manufacturer known for pioneering character chocolate and producing millions of seasonal treats each year.