Production operative Work, Jobs in Dereham (with Salaries)

Process Operative
Kinnerton Confectionery —Fakenham
- £13.59 - £16.60 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
14d
Factory Operative - 4 Day Week
Walker Rubber Ltd —Norwich
- £12.71 - £13.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Maths
- Free parking
- Life insurance
Quick apply
4d
NPD Packaging Developer Apprenticeship (Food Technologist Level 3)
Kinnerton Confectionery —Fakenham
- £24,784.76 - £33,000.00 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Bar
- Travel
- Employee discount
Production Operator
Richardson International —Great Ryburgh
- Full-time
- Quality control
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
8d
Production Operative
Pilgrim's Europe —Attleborough
- £13.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Flexible Production Operative - Night Shift
Smurfit Westrock —Norwich
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Annual leave
3d
Production Operator
Seaglaze Group —Rackheath
- From £12.75 an hour
- Overtime
- No experience needed
- Assembly
- Quality control
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Production Operative
2 Sisters Food Group —Thetford
- £13.40 - £14.74 an hour
- Full-time
- Warehouse experience
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
14d
General Yard Operative
EMR UK —Norwich
- Customer service
- Annual leave
4h
Senior Production Operative
Gallifordtry —Norwich
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
General Factory Operative
Voyager Kitchens —Gissing
- From £12.71 an hour
- Overtime
- Heavy lifting
- Assembly
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
8d
Production Operative (Days/Nights rotating 4 x 12 hour shifts per week)
Albert Bartlett —Worstead
- 12 hour shift
- Quality control
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Quick apply
7d
General Operative - Assembly - Temporary - Immediate start
Lotus UK Manufacturing —Norwich
- £12.71 an hour
- Overtime
- Power tools
- Hand tools
14d
Food Picker / Packer
Dyvine Ltd —Norwich
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Quality control
- Warehouse experience
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
5d
Production Operative Washroom Day Shift
Pilgrim's Europe —Attleborough
- £14.20 an hour
- Full-time
Quick apply
Production Operator
Multimatic —Thetford
- Full-time
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
Skilled & Production Operatives Days
Pilgrim's Europe —Attleborough
- £13.60 - £15.26 an hour
- Full-time
Quick apply
Production & Skilled Operatives
Pilgrim's Europe —Attleborough
- £13.60 - £15.26 an hour
- Full-time
Quick apply
Production Operative (Electrical)
Gallifordtry —Norwich
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Factory Operative - Despatch - Backshift
Ecoglass Ltd —Norwich
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- First Aid Certification
- Warehouse experience
Quick apply

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Process Operative

Kinnerton Confectionery -
Fakenham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£13.59 - £16.60 an hour
14 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Food production
Food processing
Machining
Continuous improvement
Communication skills

Full job description

Overview:

Process (Machine) Operative

Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham, Norfolk

Do you enjoy operating machinery, solving problems, and being part of a team that delivers high-quality products every day?

We're looking for Process (Machine) Operatives to join our production team in Fakenham. You'll operate manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently, monitor production performance, maintain quality standards, and help deliver continuous improvement across the factory.

Position type: Full-time, permanent

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off days or nights available - you will only work set days or nights, no rotation

Pay range: £13.59 - £16.60 per hour (£28,634 - £34,977 per annum)

Days (6am - 6pm)

Grade 3: £13.59 per hour
Grade 4: £13.99 per hour
Grade 5: £14.49 per hour
Grade 6: £14.99 per hour

Nights (6pm - 6am)

Grade 3: £14.70 per hour
Grade 4: £15.13 per hour
Grade 5: £15.72 per hour
Grade 6: £16.60 per hour

Closing Date: 28/08/2026

Responsibilities:

Operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
Monitor product quality and production performance.
Complete production records accurately.
Carry out machine checks, changeovers and basic problem solving.
Maintain food safety, health & safety and GMP standards.
Support continuous improvement and waste reduction activities.

Qualifications:

Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience.
Ability to follow procedures and quality standards.
Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Understanding of health and safety requirements.
Food manufacturing experience beneficial but not essential.

Rewards Benefits:

Competitive hourly rates with structured grading progression to increase your hourly rate.
Comprehensive training and development, including Food Safety, Allergen Awareness and Health & Safety certifications.
20 days (shifts) annual leave (This has been pro-ratad to 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts)
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Healthcare cash plan via Paycare - claim back up to £400 a year on dental, optical and much more
Discount and Wellbeing hub and 'My Pocket GP' via Paycare Perks
Cycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits

About Us:

Our 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.

Application & Interview Process:

Please 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.

Kinnerton Confectionery is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.

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