Process Operative

Process Operative (Multiple Vacancies with ongoing start dates)

Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham (Norfolk)

Key Benefits
:
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, various salary sacrifice schemes (inclusive of cycle to work and electric car scheme).

Kinnerton Confectionery has multiple permanent job opportunities for hard working individuals to join our production team. In these roles, you will be trained to set up, operate and monitor a range of food processing and packing machinery. If you have prior factory experience that’s a bonus, but if not, an interest in mechanics and how things work could be suitable for these roles as well.

Position type:
Full time, permanent

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

Pay range: £13.09 - £16.20 per hour (£27,397.37 - £33,906.60 annually). Your starting pay grade is allocated depending on skillset.

Pay Grades:

• Grade 3: £13.09 per hour (days), £14.30 per hour (nights)
• Grade 4: £13.39 per hour (days), £14.73 per hour (nights)
• Grade 5: £13.79 per hour (days), £15.32 per hour (nights)
• Grade 6: £14.38 per hour (days), £16.20 per hour (nights)

Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and maintain Kinnerton's chocolate processing 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.
• 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.

About Kinnerton Confectionery:

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.

EEO Statement:

Kinnerton Confectionery is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.