Production Operative

Humdinger; Leeds, Breckland District; On-site; GBP 2,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Production Operative

Humdinger, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25

Humdinger chocolate and snacking factory in Sherburn in Elmet has multiple permanent job opportunities for hard working individuals to join our production team. In these roles, you will be trained to set up, operate and monitor a range of food processing machinery. You’ll be handling a variety of our delicious ingredients, as they’re made into chocolate buttons, eggs and much more. You will need strong communication skills and excellent teamwork skills. If you have prior factory experience, that’s also a bonus, however, full training will be provided.

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 40

Breaks: 1 x 30-minute break, 2 x 15-minute breaks

Pay Range: Starting at £12.74/hour (Entry Level) with opportunities for increases as skills grow

• Grade 1 Pay Rate: £12.74/hour (Entry pay) (£26,499.20 equivalent)
• Grade 2 Pay Rate: £13.27
• Grade 3 Pay Rate: £14.23

Shift Pattern

12-hour shifts (days and nights), with no weekend work (except for one Sunday evening shift every 3 weeks)

Week 1: Sunday to Tuesday, 18:00 - 06:00 (3 nights, followed by 5 days off)

Week 2: Monday to Tuesday, 06:00 - 18:00 & Wednesday to Thursday, 18:00 - 06:00 (2 days, 2 nights, followed by 5 days off)

Week 3: Wednesday to Friday, 06:00 - 18:00 (followed by 1 day off, then repeat Week 1)

Our shift pattern offers full time, regular working hours with no weekend work and plenty of time off in between your shifts.

Responsibilities

Using modern food processing machinery to make high-quality moulded and coated chocolate products.

• Ensure compliance with safe systems of work at all times.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly hygiene tasks according to established cleaning schedules and standards following a good manufacturing practices schedule.
• Conduct all necessary Critical Control Point (CCP) checks in line with safety and quality protocols.
• Monitor asset performance and promptly address any corrective actions needed.
• Safely de-bag and handle all raw materials in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Maintain the quality and integrity of products throughout the entire production process.
• Adhere strictly to the production plan to ensure efficiency and consistency.
• Support Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives within the work area.
• Follow recipes with precision to ensure product consistency and quality.

Receive training in Level 2 Food Safety, Allergen Awareness, and various other certifications in your first few weeks.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of English and Maths demonstrated.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to work to targets
• Flexibility to work within other areas of the business as required
• Willing to develop your skills and experience.
• Machinery experience

Desirable

• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification (or equivalent)
• Level 2 Health and Safety qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience of training others/coaching
• Food industry experience

Rewards Benefits

• 224 hours of annual leave.
• Paid Breaks
• Overtime may be available at Time and a half (150%) but is not guaranteed
• Pension (4% Employer Contributions)
• Life Assurance Scheme at 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.
• Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Family friendly policies including Maternity and Paternity leave above the statutory minimum
• Annual engagement calendar covering an array of activities and educational events promoting diversity and inclusion
• Participate in supporting your local community with opportunities to spend one day per year volunteering or fundraising and gain company-matched sponsorship.
• Company Wellbeing agenda including annual Wellbeing Week, Menopause Support Group and Mental Health First Aid programme
• Access to staff shops with exclusive discounts
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships)
• Engagement with GroceryAid

About Us

At Humdinger (formally Kinnerton Confectionery), we transform snacking and chocolate into delectable snacks for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it!

Our manufacturing site is based in Sherburn in Elmet.

What sets us apart is our distinct offering to customers, characterised by our nut-safe promise and unwavering dedication to product innovation.

Join us at Humdinger, where innovation, quality, and a rich history blend to create an extraordinary brand experience.

Application & Interview Process

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Your application will be reviewed and entered into the selection process. If successful, you will receive a call or email from a member of our Recruitment or HR Team (PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL). If successful, your application will be sent to the hiring manager for review. If successful, you will attend an onsite one stage interview process including 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.