Overview
Team Leader – Grade 6
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).
Position type: Full time, permanent
Shift Pattern: Monday – Sunday, 4 on 4 off night shift, 18:00 – 06:00
Pay range: £16.60 per hour
The Grade 6 Team Leader helps support the Shift Manager in the Nut department by coordinating daily tasks and guiding the team to meet production, quality and safety standards. You’ll oversee day‑to‑day activities on the line, support changeovers, solve basic issues and keep the area running smoothly. The role also involves helping train and support colleagues while maintaining good GMP, efficiency and teamwork across the shift.
We are excited to announce that we’ll be hosting a recruitment event, including a factory tour, with interviews taking place on Tuesday 2nd June or Wednesday 3rd June at either 08:45 or 10:45, and if you’re unable to attend at those times, you are still encouraged to apply so we can arrange an alternative slot.
Closing date: Thursday 28th May 2026
Responsibilities
Leadership Responsibilities
* Deputise for the Shift Manager, including daily staff allocation and supervision of the production area.
* Ensure GMP, food safety and health & safety standards are met at all times.
* Lead meetings and support effective communication across the team.
* Coach, train and develop staff to build skills and support job rotation.
* Manage resources, oversee changeovers and sign off finished product quality.
Operational Responsibilities
* Produce product to specification and QAS standards, completing accurate data capture, quality checks and CCP inspections.
* Maintain a clean, safe and efficient working environment.
* Supervise staff during daily tasks and support smooth workflow.
* Operate or oversee equipment including nut bulk production, P200, baggers, fruit and nut packing, whip packing, Sollich finished goods and Nut Egg production.
Qualifications
* Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG, with knowledge of GMP, food safety, and health & safety standards.
* Proven leadership ability, including supervising staff, allocating work, supporting development, and communicating effectively.
* Strong technical and quality focus.
* Good problem‑solving and organisational skills, able to manage resources, oversee changeovers and maintain safe, efficient operations.
* Desirable training, such as Food Safety Level 2, basic Health & Safety training (e.g., IOSH), or experience with lean/continuous improvement tools (not essential).
Rewards Benefits
* 6.6 weeks of annual holiday entitlement (20 days pro-rata)
* 4% employer and 5% employee pension plan
* Life assurance plan x4 basic salary
* Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
* Healthcare cash plan via paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year
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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