Chocolate Maker Our client is a small but dedicated chocolate business that takes pride in producing high-quality, handcrafted chocolate. They are seeking a hardworking and reliable Chocolate Maker to join their close-knit team. The successful candidate will be responsible for production, packing operations, ensuring a smooth flow of materials, stock management, and the efficient packaging of finished products. Key Responsibilities Production Duties: Preparation of raw materials and equipment in advance of production. Production of our client's full range of chocolate bars, buttons and hot chocolate. Assist in feeding chocolate bars into the automated wrapping machine efficiently and consistently or wrapping chocolate buttons or hot chocolate by hand. Date code wrapped bars and box them according to specifications. Prepare boxed products for labelling and ensure they are properly packaged for warehouse storage. Ensure the production facility meets the highest food safety and hygiene standards and maintain all the relevant documentation. Conduct quality control checks on wrapped and boxed products to ensure they meet company standards. Maintain cleanliness of premises, production equipment, packaging, and warehouse areas and ensure cleaning records are maintained. Stock Management and Manual Handling: Assist with transporting large bags of chocolate, packaging materials, and finished products between storage and production areas. Organise and maintain stock, including accurate stock management and rotation. Support general warehouse operations, including receiving, storing and dispatching product. Skills and Experience Required: Previous food production experience preferred but not essential. Ability to work on tasks that involve manual handling or repetitive tasks. Strong attention to detail to ensure product quality throughout our client's whole process. Ability to work efficiently within a team as well as independently when needed. Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations (training provided). Ability to follow health and safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment. Additional Requirements: Must be punctual, reliable, and committed to maintaining high work standards. Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and equipment as required. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict production deadlines. Able to handle a warehouse and production role which includes lifting some heavy goods safely. Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience. Company workplace pension. Opportunity to work in a growing business with a close, friendly, and supportive team. Training provided on production processes and food safety regulations. Employee discounts on company products. Please note public transport is limited so candidates must have their own vehicle.