Process/ Machine Operative

Process/ Machine Operative Fakenham, England

Kinnerton Confectionery
Full Time Fakenham, England 10.98 - 14.78 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

At Kinnerton Confectionery in Fakenham, we have several permanent opportunities at our chocolate factory Process/ Machine Operatives to join our production team.

The Kinnerton site in Fakenham produces chocolate products for some of the biggest retail and confectionery brands in the UK.

These roles are ideally suited to individuals with experience in food production or a general manufacturing environment. Your past experience may include roles such as: Production Operative/ General Operative/ Factory Operative/ Machine Operator/ Factory Worker/ Skilled Operative/ Line Leader etc.

Interview process:

  • A call with a member of our HR Team (usually with 48 hours of your application)
  • Meet with a Shift Manager on site which may include a factory tour

Key responsibilities as a Process/ Machine Operative at Kinnerton:

  • Set up, operate and maintain the hygiene of food production machinery to meet the required outputs for volume and quality.
  • Carry out relevant quality checks.
  • Completing on line documentation.

4 on 4 off days: covers 7 days a week. 4 days on and 4 days off. 1 hour break in total. 6am-6pm.

  • Grade 3 £10.98 per hour
  • Grade 4 £11.31 per hour
  • Grade 5 £11.88 per hour
  • Grade 6 £12.82 per hour

4 on 4 off nights: covers 7 days a week. 4 days on and 4 days off. 1 hour break in total. 6pm -6am.

  • Grade 3 £12.55 per hour
  • Grade 4 £12.92 per hour
  • Grade 5 £13.57 per hour
  • Grade 6 £14.78 per hour

Your starting grade will depend on experience. Both roles have a 30 minute unpaid and 30 minute paid break.

Benefits of working at Kinnerton Confectionery:

  • Attractive company Pension scheme and life assurance scheme at x4 basic
  • Holiday purchase scheme – purchase an additional 5 days leave per year
  • Charity fundraising and team events
  • One additional day paid leave for charity/community work
  • Discounts via our staff shops
  • Employee values wards
  • Referral bonus vouchers
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Bespoke training for new factory workers
  • Free parking at all manufacturing sites/ offices or access to company paid parking permit local to the Fakenham site
  • Excellent facilities, canteen etc
  • Ongoing commitment to our ESG strategy – protecting out people, communities and our planet
  • Access to Grocery Aid charity support

Kinnerton is no ordinary brand. We were the first brand to offer character chocolate in the UK, back in 1978 under the brand Kinnerton Kids. Since then we have gone from strength to strength, placing us as one of the UK’s leading manufacturer of seasonal goods, producing millions of delicious advent calendars and Easter eggs every year! We have two UK manufacturing sites in Fakenham (Norfolk) and Sherburn-in-Elmet (North Yorkshire), a London Hub space in Camden and offices in Hong Kong!

We are also part of the Zertus UK & Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit partnered with other food manufacturers across the country. We have a unique offering to our customers with our nut safe promise and our commitment to product innovation. We’re also the masterminds behind NOMO chocolate, a delicious free-from and award-winning chocolate range.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.98-£14.78 per hour

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Fakenham, NR21 8AF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

  • Do you have experience within a manufacturing environment? Please outline below.
  • Do you have experience handling industrial/commercial machinery within a manufacturing environment? Please outline below.
  • Please note that, if your application is successful, you will be asked to show evidence that you have the right to work in the UK before starting your employment with us. Please confirm by typing 'YES' below that you have read and understood the above.
  • If your application is successful, you will be asked to show evidence that you have the right to work in the UK before starting your employment with us. Please confirm by typing 'YES' below that you have read and understood the above.

Shift availability:

  • Day shift (preferred)
  • Night shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Process/ Machine Operative
Kinnerton Confectionery

www.kinnerton.com
London, United Kingdom
Clive Beecham
$25 to $50 million (USD)
501 to 1000 Employees
Company - Private
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
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