Production Operative

Production Operative
Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham, Norfolk

Join one of the UK's leading confectionery manufacturers and play a key role in producing and packing products enjoyed by customers across the country. Whether you're looking to build a long-term manufacturing career or bring existing food production experience, we offer structured pay progression, training and development opportunities.

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 

Days (6am – 6pm)

• Grade 1: £12.86 per hour
• Grade 2: £13.19 per hour
• Grade 3: £13.59 per hour

Nights (6pm – 6am)

• Grade 1: £13.85 per hour
• Grade 2: £14.28 per hour
• Grade 3: £14.70 per hour

Closing date: 24/07/2026

• Operate production and packing equipment safely and efficiently
• Follow food safety, GMP, hygiene and quality procedures
• Complete production records and documentation accurately
• Carry out quality checks to meet customer specifications
• Maintain clean and organised work areas
• Support waste reduction and continuous improvement activities

• Experience within manufacturing, production, warehouse or food environments is desirable but not essential. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong work ethic and take pride in doing a great job, we'd love to hear from you.
• Ability to follow procedures and H&S and quality standards
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable with a positive attitude towards attendance and performance
• Able to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern

• 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.  

Please apply online via our careers portal: create your account, upload your CV, and answer all requested questions. You will then be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team to discuss your application and assess suitability.  If you are successful after this stage, you will be invited to attend an on-site interview and factory tour with one of our experienced Shift Managers. 

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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