Food Factory Operatives

Job ID

2023-1277

# of Openings

10

Category

Production

Machine Operatives and Production Operatives required at Kinnerton Confectionery Food Factory in Sherburn-in-Elmet

Would you like to join a company that offers paid breaks, cycle scheme, pension plan, holiday purchase scheme and the opportunity to gain formal training such as Food Safety, Allergen Training and much more? Join Kinnerton and be part of a friendly team, helping to make mouth-watering chocolate products sold in all major retailers!

Shift Pattern:

12-hour days and nights. You MUST be able to work both. All shifts include x1 30-minute breaks and x2 15-minute breaks.

Week 1: Sunday to Tuesday 18:00 - 06:00 (3 nights followed by 5 days off)

Week 2: Monday to Tuesday 06:00 - 18:00 & Wednesday to Thursday 18:00 - 06:00 (2 days followed by 2 nights followed by 5 days off)

Week 3: Wednesday to Friday 06:00 - 18:00 (followed by 1 day off, then start again on week 1)

Pay (increase with skilled gained)

Grade 1 Pay Rate: £11.42 (Entry pay)

Grade 2 Pay Rate: £11.62

Grade 3 Pay Rate: £12.53

Production Operatives at Kinnerton work with a variety of chocolate manufacturing/ factory machinery across various areas helping to bring our products to life! Types of technologies include – Egg / Ball Moulding, Coating / Polishing, Drop Moulding Buttons and Hard Panning. 

Machine Operatives at Kinnerton take over from production who make our chocolate products and start the process of packaging/packing. You will operate machinery such as ensure that the product is packed exactly how it should be to ensure the highest quality and food safety. You will also monitor your machinery and check for any issues and report breakdowns to our engineering team.  Manual handling is . 

Both roles involve manual handling/lifting such as picking, packing and other production duties. The role also requires strong communication skills. You must be willing to learn new skills and able to meet targets working towards daily production plans.  You will be supported by your

In the first few weeks, you will be trained in Level 2 Food Safety. 

We're seeking hard-working, team players who enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment.

Experience within a food (or similar) manufacturing plant will be beneficial, but we are keen to speak with all candidates interested in working at Kinnerton.

• Attractive company Pension scheme and life assurance scheme at x4 basic
• Holiday purchase scheme – purchase an additional 5 days of leave per year
• Charity fundraising and team events
• One additional day of paid leave for charity/community work
• Discounts via our staff shops
• Employee values wards
• Referral bonus vouchers
• Training and development opportunities
• Bespoke training for new factory workers
• Free parking at all manufacturing sites/ offices or access to a company-paid parking permit local to the Fakenham site
• Excellent facilities, canteen etc
• Ongoing commitment to our ESG strategy – protecting our people, communities and planet
• Access to Grocery Aid charity support