Plant Clerk

Overview

Plant Clerk (Factory Administrator)

Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham

Position type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 40.25

Shift Pattern: Monday - Sunday, 4 on 4 off Days 06:00 - 18:00

Pay range: £28,025 /annum

Breaks: 30 Minutes Paid, 30 Minutes Unpaid

Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026

In this admin-focused role based within our factory, you’ll be required to work regularly on the production floor. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate production documentation and providing general administrative support across all production departments.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage documentation for production lines.
• Ensure accurate data entry into systems.
• Prepare and distribute various documentation packs for each shift.
• Oversee the holiday booking system for managing holiday entries and absences.
• Monitor and answer the office phone, speaking with internal and external customers.
• Provide assistance to the Manager with data-related queries.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned by department managers.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a factory or similar environment
• Experience in administraton
• Strong communication skills
• Good attention to detail for data entry
• Good organisational skills and time management
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good IT skills with the ability to learn new systems and use MS Excel

Rewards Benefits

• 23.5 days holiday entitlement
• 4% employer and 5 % employee pension plan
• Life assurance plan x4 basic salary
• Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Healthcare cash plan via paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year

About Us

The Fakenham 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 and, if progressed, enter a two stage interview process at our Fakenham site, including a factory tour and the opportunity to meet the team.

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.