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NPD Packaging Developer Apprenticeship (Food Technologist Level 3)

Kinnerton Confectionery -
Fakenham

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Job details

Full-time
£24,784.76 - £33,000.00 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
GCSE
Microsoft Office Suite
Product development
Packaging
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Overview:

NPD Packaging Developer Apprenticeship (Food Technologist Level 3)

Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham NR21 8AF

Have you ever picked up a chocolate advent calendar, a NOMO bar or a seasonal chocolate gift and wondered how it got from an idea on to a retailer's store?

At Kinnerton Confectionery, our NPD team are at the heart of the business, creating exciting new products and packaging that delight customers across the UK. As our NPD Packaging Developer Apprentice, you'll play a hands-on role in bringing innovative packaging concepts to life for major retailers and award-winning chocolate brands like NOMO and Kinnerton Kids.

The formal learning part of your apprenticeship will be delivered by Lincoln University Centre of Food Manufacturing. Review more about the course here: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/course/finteca3/

Position type: Temporary for the duration of the Apprenticeship (28 months)

Hours: 37.5

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30

Key Benefits: Earn while you learn on a starting salary of £24,784.76, with earning potential to increase up to £33,000 following successful completion of apprenticeship, Health care cash plan via Paycare

Start Date: October 2026

Advert Closing Date: 07/09/2026

Responsibilities:

Support the development of exciting packaging solutions for NOMO, Kinnerton Kids and retailer-branded products
Assist with projects from initial concept through to launch and post-launch review
Participate in factory packaging trials and testing activities
Work closely with Production, Technical, Quality, Procurement, Commercial and Marketing teams
Learn how packaging must balance creativity, sustainability, functionality and cost
Help review customer feedback, product performance, retailer requirements and industry trends
Assist with packaging specifications, project documentation and data analysis
Attend apprenticeship learning blocks and successfully complete all coursework and assessments

In this role, you won't just observe – you'll be contributing to real packaging projects that end up on retailer shelves across the UK. You'll learn:

How new confectionery products are developed and launched
How packaging combines creativity, functionality and sustainability
What different teams across a food manufacturing business do
How customer feedback, retailer requirements and product performance influence future innovation
How successful products progress from a concept idea to a finished product in store

You'll gain exposure to the entire product lifecycle while building relationships with teams across the business and learning from experienced packaging specialists.

Qualifications:

GCSE English Maths at Grade 4 (previously C)
A genuine interest in food manufacturing, packaging or product development
Strong organisational and time management skills
Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to travel to Lincoln for residential study blocks throughout the apprenticeship (accommodation provided by Kinnerton)

Rewards Benefits:

Food Technologist Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification
Practical experience within a leading confectionery manufacturer
Mentoring from experienced NPD and packaging professionals
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days in total)
4% employer pension contribution
Life Assurance x4 basic salary
Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.
Excellent career development opportunities within food innovation

About Us:

Based at our Fakenham site, you'll join a creative NPD team responsible for developing exciting confectionery products and packaging solutions supplied to major UK retailers.

Application & Interview Process:

Please apply online via our careers portal, upload your CV and answer the application questions. Successful candidates will be invited to Kinnerton to participate in an Assessment day consisting of a 1:1 interview, factory tour, and group activity.

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 reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

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