Mixer in Fakenham

Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham (Norfolk) is offering structured training plans to increase pay grade, wellbeing health cashplan benefits of up to £495 per annum, free life insurance (4x salary), contributed pension, holiday purchase schemes, and various salary sacrifice schemes (inclusive of cycle to work and electric car scheme).

We are excited to announce that we’ll be hosting a recruitment event, including a factory tour, with interviews taking place on Thursday 23rd April or Friday 24th April at either 0845 or 1045. If you’re unable to attend at those times, you are still encouraged to apply so we can arrange an alternative slot.

Position type: Full time, permanent

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

Pay range: £13.59 - £15.72 per hour (£28,634.67 - £32,901.96 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: £13.59 per hour
• Grade 4: £13.99 per hour
• Grade 5: £14.49 per hour

• 4 on 4 off nights covers 7 nights a week, 4 nights on and 4 nights off, 6pm - 6am
• Grade 3: £14.70 per hour
• Grade 4: £15.13 per hour
• Grade 5: £15.72 per hour

Closing date: Monday 20th April 2026

Responsibilities include:

• Manufacturing products to recipe, following correct process methods, ingredient usage, CCP checks and machinery start-up inspections.
• Operating mixing equipment (e.g., Stefan, bowl chopper, Hobart, Roboqbo, RT200, steam plant, Ambi) and completing all required process data capture, traceability, viscosity checks and temper index adjustments.
• Decanting ingredients safely and ensuring the mixing area, utensils and equipment are clean, well-maintained and compliant with safety standards.
• At Grade 4, operating all mixing equipment within the area and providing support or cover for Grade 5 Mixers when required.
• At Grade 5, supervising and coordinating mixing activities, ensuring ingredients are available and conditioned correctly, completing batch sheets and paperwork accurately, completing CCP inspections and supporting training within the mixing team.

Requirements:

• Manufacturing experience.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions and safety procedures accurately.
• Good attention to detail and a focus on quality and cleanliness.
• Willingness to learn and operate a range of mixing equipment.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work well as part of a team.

Benefits include:

• 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, charity and volunteering opportunities.
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’.
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards.
• Training and Development Opportunities.

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 an 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.