Operate confectionery production processes including moulding, coating, polishing and panning. Monitor equipment performance and report any issues promptly. Follow recipes, production plans and process controls accurately. Complete quality, food safety and CCP checks. Handle raw materials and production ingredients safely. Complete cleaning and hygiene tasks to required standards. Maintain accurate production and traceability records. Support continuous improvement activities within your area.
This role suits someone with experience in a bakery, food production, or similar environment and a keen eye for detail when following recipes, weighing ingredients, and working to precise measurements and processes.
Key Responsibilities
• Operate confectionery production processes including moulding, coating, polishing and panning.• Monitor equipment performance and report issues promptly.• Follow recipes, production plans and process controls accurately.• Complete quality, food safety and CCP checks.• Handle raw materials and production ingredients safely.• Execute cleaning and hygiene tasks to required standards.• Maintain accurate production and traceability records.• Support continuous improvement activities in your area.
Requirements
- Experience working in a manufacturing or food production environment.
- Good communication skills and ability to follow written procedures.
- Ability to work safely, accurately and to quality standards.
- Comfortable with manual handling activities.
- Team player with a positive and reliable approach.
- Ability to work to productivity and performance targets.
Desirable
- Food manufacturing experience.
- Food Safety Level 2 qualification.
- Health & Safety qualification.
- Experience supporting or coaching colleagues.
About the Company
Humdinger’s Sherburn-in-Elmet site is a fast‑growing confectionery facility producing over 5,000 tonnes of chocolate and snacking products annually. With advanced technologies including belt coating, button manufacture, drop rolling, and hard panning, the site supports a diverse customer base across retail, third‑party, and B2B channels. The site offers a dynamic environment where technical leadership plays a pivotal role in driving quality, compliance, and innovation.
Application Notes
Jewellery, false nails, piercings, nail varnish are NOT permitted during the factory tour. We have openings across processing and packing, and you may be interviewed for both. Humdinger is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview and/or tour, please speak with the Talent Acquisition team at the application stage.
Compensation & Benefits
Starting rate Grade2 £15.08 per hour, with the potential of overtime at 150% and progressing to Grade3 at £16.08 per hour.
Shift Pattern
- Week1: 3 day shifts, followed by 2 days off.
- Week2: 3 night shifts, followed by 5 days off.
- Week3: 2 day shifts + 2 night shifts, followed by 5 days off.
Earning potential of up to £16.08 per hour with further training as a higher‑skilled operative. Paid breaks and overtime rates at a minimum of time and a half of basic rate. Holidays in excess of statutory minimum, all bank holidays off, and substantial time off in between shifts – five days off twice within every three weeks – providing a better work‑life balance on our unique shift pattern.
Pension – 4% employer plus life assurance at 4 times salary. Paycare Health Care Cash Plan – annual allowance for dental, optical, chiropractic, counselling and more. Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle‑to‑work and electric car schemes (subject to criteria).
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