Plant Clerk

at  Kinnerton Confectionery

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to details
• Good organisational skills and good time management
• Administrator experience
• A drive to succeed, improve and challenge the status quo
• Able to work independently and seek the appropriate resources and support to achieve.
• Good understanding of excel
• Innovator training
• QAD, Qlikview, Tensor operation, SLR and DWOR system
• Health and safety induction
• Proven analytical skill

Responsibilities:

• Create and manage batch sheets and product labels for production lines.
• Ensure accurate data entry into the systems database.
• Record and report labor data accurately.
• Prepare and distribute work packs for the incoming shift, ensuring the latest version number is included.
• Input shift data into the manual SLR and DWOR system/Qlik View, ensuring consistency with SIC requirements.
• Oversee the Tensor system for managing holiday entries and absences.
• Answer office phone calls as needed.
• Provide assistance to the Manager with data-related queries.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned by department managers.
• Generate Pirana works orders as required.
• Raise Health & Safety MIS reports.
• Support administrative functions for other departments when necessary.
• Complete other reasonable duties as requested.
• Facilitate the smooth operation of the department by ensuring effective communication flow both within and outside the unit.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to details
• Good organisational skills and good time management
• Administrator experience
• A drive to succeed, improve and challenge the status quo
• Able to work independently and seek the appropriate resources and support to achieve.
• Good understanding of excel
• Innovator training
• QAD, Qlikview, Tensor operation, SLR and DWOR system
• Health and safety induction
• Proven analytical skills

Rewards Benefits:

• Pension (4% Employer Contributions)
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.
• Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Shiropdy, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme up to one extra week per year
• Overtime available but not guaranteed: Time and a third (x ¾) - Applicable for weekly 12 hour roles
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Engagement in Charity and Team Events
• Receive an extra day of paid leave for charity or community service.
• Access exclusive discounts through our staff/online shops.
• Employee Values Awards
• Referral Bonus Vouchers
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships)
• Join our ongoing commitment to our ESG strategy, prioritising the well-being of our people, communities, and the planet.
• Grocery Aid Charity Support

About Us:
Kinnerton is far from your typical brand. Pioneering the introduction of character chocolate in the UK in 1978 under the Kinnerton Kids label, we have consistently evolved, securing our position as one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of seasonal goods. Each year, we proudly craft millions of delightful advent calendars and Easter eggs, highlighting our commitment to excellence.
Our manufacturing site is based in Fakenham (Norfolk), along with a vibrant London Hub in Camden and offices in Hong Kong, our reach is truly global. As a key player in the Zertus UK & Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, we collaborate with esteemed food manufacturers nationwide.
What sets us apart is our distinct offering to customers, characterised by our nut-safe promise and unwavering dedication to product innovation. As the inventive minds behind NOMO chocolate, an award-winning and delicious free-from range, we continue to redefine the chocolate experience. Join us at Kinnerton, where innovation, quality, and a rich history blend to create an extraordinary brand experience.
Application & Interview Process:
Kinnerton is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Your application will be reviewed as part of our selection process. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our Recruitment or HR team will contact you by phone or email (please check your junk mail). From there, if you advance, your application will be shared with the hiring manager for further review. If selected, you will be invited to a onsite interview, which may be one or two stages and could include a factory tour.
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. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes