Production Operative (Multiple Vacancies) Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham (Norfolk) As a Production Operative at Kinnerton, you’ll play a key role in our manufacturing and packing processes, ensuring products are made to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Position type: Full time, permanent Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off – Days or Nights available Pay range: £12.49 - £16.20 per hour (£26,141.57 - £29,929.90 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 1 £12.49 per hour Grade 2 £12.79 per hour Grade 3 £13.09 per hour 4 on 4 off nights: covers 7 nights a week, 4 nights on and 4 nights off, 6pm -6am: Grade 1 £13.49 per hour Grade 2 £13.88 per hour Grade 3 £14.30 per hour Supporting the processing, assembly, and packaging of food products on the production line (packing, stacking, palletising, operating basic machinery, etc.) keeping pace with fast-moving lines. Ensuring that workstations and equipment are kept clean and compliant with health, safety, and food safety standards. Performing repetitive tasks, following strict guidelines to meet production specifications, and assisting with packaging, labelling, and stacking finished products for distribution. Previous experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment is advantageous. Training will be provided, including food safety and health & safety requirements. A basic understanding of food safety and health and safety will be advantageous. Strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail. Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude. A willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced production environment. 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, chairty and volunteering opportunities. Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’. Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards. Training and Development Opportunities. Kinnerton is a leading UK confectionery manufacturer known for pioneering character chocolate and producing millions of seasonal treats each year. Kinnerton is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Interview Process A call with our Recruitment team. A 1-hour on-site interview with the Shift Manager. Includes a formal interview with structured questions. A factory tour to give you a real sense of the environment. PPE and safety shoes will be provided. Please note: no jewellery, piercings, nail varnish, false nails, or false eyelashes are permitted during the tour. We are a nut-free site. Following your interview, we’ll contact you with feedback. If successful and you accept the offer, you’ll be invited to join the next available Wednesday induction session.