Plant operator Work, Jobs in Norwich Nr19 (with Salaries)

Team Leader
Kinnerton Confectionery —Fakenham
- £13.59 - £16.60 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Team management
- Quality control
- In-person
11d
Chemical Manufacturing Operator
Briar Chemicals Ltd —Norwich
- From £39,885.54 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
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Production Operator
Richardson International —Great Ryburgh
- Full-time
- Quality control
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
4d
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Kier Group —Norwich
- Part-time
- Civil engineering
- Construction experience
- Flexible schedule
3d
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Terra-Vac Lakenheath —Lakenheath
- £160 - £180 a day
- Full-time
- Power tools
- In-person
- Hand tools
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3d
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- £16.85 - £17.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
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Chemical Manufacturing Operator
Briar Chemicals Ltd —Norwich
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes an annual bonus, group personal pension scheme where we will match your contributions plus 2%…
From £39,885.54 a year
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Process Operative
Kinnerton Confectionery —Fakenham
Healthcare cash plan via Paycare - claim back up to £400 a year on dental, optical and much more. Monitor product quality and production performance.
£13.59 - £16.60 an hour
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Team Leader

Kinnerton Confectionery -
Fakenham

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Job details

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

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension

Qualifications

Food production
Industrial food and beverage production experience
Food processing
Quality control within general manufacturing industry
Numeracy
Team management
Quality control
Manufacturing
Communication skills

Full job description

Overview:

Team/ Line Leaders

Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham, Norfolk

Join the team behind some of the UK's best-loved confectionery products, including NOMO, the UK's number one free-from chocolate brand. As a Production Team/Line Leader, you'll play a key role in running our chocolate manufacturing lines.

This is a hands-on operational role where you'll lead activity on the line, troubleshoot issues, support operators, and drive performance throughout the shift. You'll work closely with Shift Managers and other support functions to deliver production targets.

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:

Help to coordinate the day-to-day operation of a production line to achieve safety, quality and performance targets.
Monitor line performance and take action to minimise downtime and waste.
Support and coach Production/ Process/ Mixing Operatives to follow production, quality and food safety standards.
Carry out product and process checks to ensure products meet specification.
Ensure materials are available and production plans are delivered on time.
Drive good housekeeping, safety and GMP standards across your area.

Qualifications:

Experience within a food manufacturing, FMCG or production environment.
Previous experience running a production line.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Good literacy and numeracy skills.
Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Understanding of quality, food safety and health & safety standards.

If you have team leading experience within a different, we would still be happy to hear from you if you have an interest in moving into a factory-based role.

Rewards Benefits:

Competitive hourly rates with structured grading progression.
20 (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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