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You'll operate manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently, monitor production performance, maintain quality standards, and help deliver continuous improvement across the factory.\nPosition type: Full-time, permanent\nShift Pattern: 4 on 4 off days or nights available - you will only work set days or nights, no rotation\nPay range: £13.59 - £16.60 per hour (£28,634 - £34,977 per annum)\nDays (6am - 6pm)\nGrade 3: £13.59 per hour\nGrade 4: £13.99 per hour\nGrade 5: £14.49 per hour\nGrade 6: £14.99 per hour\nNights (6pm - 6am)\nGrade 3: £14.70 per hour\nGrade 4: £15.13 per hour\nGrade 5: £15.72 per hour\nGrade 6: £16.60 per hour\nResponsibilities\nOperate production machinery safely and efficiently.\nMonitor product quality and production performance.\nComplete production records accurately.\nCarry out machine checks, changeovers and basic problem solving.\nMaintain food safety, health & safety and GMP standards.\nSupport continuous improvement and waste reduction activities.\nQualifications\nPrevious machine operating or manufacturing experience.\nAbility to follow procedures and quality standards.\nGood attention to detail and accurate record keeping.\nStrong communication and teamwork skills.\nUnderstanding of health and safety requirements.\nFood manufacturing experience beneficial but not essential.\nRewards Benefits\nCompetitive hourly rates with structured grading progression to increase your hourly rate. \nComprehensive training and development, including Food Safety, Allergen Awareness and Health & Safety certifications. \n20 days (shifts) annual leave (This has been pro-ratad to 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts) \nPension scheme\nLife assurance\nHealthcare cash plan via Paycare - claim back up to £400 a year on dental, optical and much more\nDiscount and Wellbeing hub and 'My Pocket GP' via Paycare Perks\nCycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits\nAbout Us\nOur Fakenham site operates across three key production areas - Novelty, Nut, and Moulding, each led by a Plant Manager and supported by dedicated Shift Managers working on a 4 on 4 off pattern across days and nights. The site is a 11,000m² facility producing over 8,500 tonnes of confectionery annually, including NOMO - the UK’s #1 free-from chocolate brand. With advanced technology and a nut-safe promise, we supply major retailers and co-manufacture for some of the world’s biggest confectionery brands. Every year, we produce over 5 million advent calendars and 30 million Easter eggs - making this a fast-paced, innovative environment where no two days are the same.\nApplication & Interview Process\nPlease apply online via our careers portal: create your account, upload your CV, and answer all requested questions. You will then be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team to discuss your application and assess suitability. If you are successful after this stage, you will be invited to attend an on-site interview and factory tour with one of our experienced Shift Managers.\nKinnerton Confectionery is an equal opportunity employer. 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