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Whether you're looking to build a long-term manufacturing career or bring existing food production experience, we offer structured pay progression, training and development opportunities.\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\nDays (6am - 6pm)\nGrade 1: £12.86 per hour\nGrade 2: £13.19 per hour\nGrade 3: £13.59 per hour\nNights (6pm - 6am)\nGrade 1: £13.85 per hour\nGrade 2: £14.28 per hour\nGrade 3: £14.70 per hour\nResponsibilities\nOperate production and packing equipment safely and efficiently\nFollow food safety, GMP, hygiene and quality procedures\nComplete production records and documentation accurately\nCarry out quality checks to meet customer specifications\nMaintain clean and organised work areas\nSupport waste reduction and continuous improvement activities\nQualifications\nExperience within manufacturing, production, warehouse or food environments is desirable but not essential. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong work ethic and take pride in doing a great job, we'd love to hear from you.\nAbility to follow procedures and H&S and quality standards\nGood communication and teamwork skills\nReliable with a positive attitude towards attendance and performance\nAble to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern\nRewards Benefits\nStructured grading progression to increase your hourly rate. \nComprehensive training and development, including Food Safety, Allergen Awareness and Health & Safety certifications. \n20 (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. 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