Production Work, Jobs in Swaffham (with Salaries)

Process Operative
Kinnerton Confectionery —Fakenham
- £13.59 - £16.60 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
12d
Sewing Machinist
Mike Ayres Design —Diss
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Quality control
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
Quick apply
Production Team Leader
Su-Bridge Pet Supplies Ltd —Thetford
- £35,700 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- Team management
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
10d
Production Admin / Purchasing Assistant
Precision Refrigeration —Thetford
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Profit sharing
Quick apply
11d
Blind Manufacturing Operative
Cooks Blinds & Shutters Ltd —Norwich
- £12.75 - £13.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Assembly
- Maths
- Quality control
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9d
Quality Inspector
Barley Chalu Limited —Wymondham
- £13.00 - £14.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Free parking
Quick apply
Food Manufacturing Tutor
Poultec Training Limited —Mattishall
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Plumbing
Quick apply
3d
Scientific Assistant – Plant Tissue Culture
Tropic Biosciences —Norwich
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
10d
Production Technician (Antibiotics & Chemotherapy) - Night Shift
Baxter —Thetford
- From £27,000 a year
- Night shift
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Warehouse Operator
Baxter —Thetford
- Monday to Friday
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- Computer skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Site Manager
BarrattDevelopments —King's Lynn
- Management
- Quality control
- Budgeting
Multi Skilled Production Operative
Qualitops (UK) Ltd —King's Lynn
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Quality control
- Cleaning
Quick apply
Factory Operative - Mixer - 6am to 2pm/2pm to 10pm
Fountain Frozen Ltd —Wisbech
- £14.27 an hour
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
4d
Factory Operative - Packer/Machine Minder - 6am to 2pm/2pm to 10pm
Fountain Frozen Ltd —Wisbech
- £14.16 - £15.58 an hour
- Full-time
- Quality control
- Data entry
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Production Manager
2 Sisters Food Group —Thetford
- £22.07 an hour
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Training & development
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
10d
Production Operative (Temporary)
Oaktree UK LTD —Bury St. Edmunds
- £12.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Quality control
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
12d
Warehouse Operative
Deanta UK Ltd —Ely
- From £13.65 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift
- Cleaning
- 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
11d
Night shift Production Technician (Nutrition products)
Baxter —Thetford
- £27,000 a year
- Night shift
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
General Factory Operative
Voyager Kitchens —Gissing
- From £12.71 an hour
- Overtime
- Heavy lifting
- Assembly
- In-person
- Free parking
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
12 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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