Process Operative

Kinnerton Confectionery is offering permanent opportunities for Process Operatives to join our production team at our chocolate factory based in Fakenham.

Position type: Full time, permanent

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

Pay range: £12.50 - £15.99 per hour (£26,162.50 - £33,467.07 annually)

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

• Grade 3 £12.50 per hour
• Grade 4 £12.88 per hour
• Grade 5 £13.26 per hour
• Grade 6 £13.86 per hour

• Grade 3 £13.75 per hour
• Grade 4 £14.30 per hour
• Grade 5 £14.87 per hour
• Grade 6 £15.99 per hour

Grades are allocated dependent on skill level.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently set up, operate, and maintain Kinnerton's chocolate production 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.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.

Rewards & Benefits:

• 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.

About Us:

Kinnerton is far from your typical brand. Pioneering the introduction of character chocolate in the UK in 1978 under the Kinnerton Kids label, we have consistently evolved, securing our position as one of the UK's leading manufacturers of seasonal goods. Each year, we proudly craft millions of delightful advent calendars and Easter eggs, highlighting our commitment to excellence.

What sets us apart is our distinct offering to customers, characterised by our nut-safe promise and unwavering dedication to product innovation. As the inventive minds behind NOMO chocolate, an award-winning and delicious free-from range, we continue to redefine the chocolate experience. Join us at Kinnerton, where innovation, quality, and a rich history blend to create an extraordinary brand experience.

Application & Interview Process:

Kinnerton Confectionery is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Your application will be reviewed and entered into the selection process. If successful, you will receive a call from a member of our Recruitment or HR 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.

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. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes.