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Zertus UK&I Jobs Zertus UK & Ireland is made up of Humdinger Foods, Kinnerton Confectionery, Lir Chocolates.

Zertus UK & Ireland comprises three companies – Humdinger Foods, Kinnerton Confectionery, and Lir Chocolates. Our expertise spans the manufacturing of a diverse range of snacks and chocolates, with multiple facilities and offices strategically positioned throughout the UK and Ireland. With a commitment to innovation, we strive to craft products that captivate and delight our customers. Our talente

d teams have created a growing portfolio of our own famous brands including NOMO, Sun Valley Nuts, Kinnerton Kids, The Fruit Factory, Yum & Yay, Humzingers, as well as collaborations with Bailey's, Guinness and Budweiser! As the UK & Irish division of Zertus GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg and boasting a workforce of over 2000 employees across Europe, we are part of a dynamic and expansive global network.

📢 Apply now to join Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham!We're currently recruiting for:✅ Production Operatives✅ Process Op...
04/09/2026

📢 Apply now to join Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham!

We're currently recruiting for:

✅ Production Operatives
✅ Process Operatives
✅ Mixers
✅ Line Leaders

Successful applicants will be invited to attend one of our recruitment events, which includes a factory tour and interview, taking place on:

📅 Tuesday 22nd September 2026 or Wednesday 23rd September 2026
⏰ 08:45

If you're unable to attend either session, we still encourage you to apply and we'll arrange an alternative interview slot.

🔗 Apply here: https://careers-kinnerton.icims.com/

⏳ Closing date: Friday 18th September 2026

18/08/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨

🍫 Production Operatives & Machine Operatives (Line Leaders)

📍 Sherburn in Elmet, LS25

✨ Join our growing Operations team and help create the confectionery products enjoyed across the UK!

🔹 Permanent Positions

🔹 12-hour rotating days/nights or 4 on 4 off day shifts

🔹 Starting rate £15.08 per hour, with progression opportunities up to £16.08 per hour and overtime paid at 150%

✅Machine Operative (Line Leader): Working in the packing hall setting up and operating bagging, bulking, foiling and netting machinery while overseeing packing line activity and quality standards. A skilled role operating machinery and supporting packers on the production lines.


✅Production Operative: Working in chocolate manufacturing and ingredient processing areas where ingredients are transformed into finished products through specialist production processes. Opportunities to work in areas such as hard panning, where chocolate is sugar-coated to create products such as mini eggs.


Why Join Humdinger?


💰 Progression opportunities and enhanced overtime rates

☕ Paid breaks

🏖 Generous holiday allowance

❤️ Healthcare cash plan, life assurance and pension scheme

🚲 Cycle to Work scheme and wellbeing benefits

📅 Closing Date: 21 August 2026

📅 Interview & Factory Tour: 26 August 2026 (1pm to 3pm)

📍 Apply now:


🔗Machine Operative: Machine Operative in Leeds, North Yorkshire | Careers at Humdinger Sherburn

🔗Production Operative: Production Operative in Leeds, North Yorkshire | Careers at Humdinger Sherburn


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🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨Machine Operator – Humdinger in Heckington ✨🔹 Permanent, Full-Time🔹 3 on, 4 off covering Monday-Saturda...
20/07/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨

Machine Operator – Humdinger in Heckington ✨

🔹 Permanent, Full-Time
🔹 3 on, 4 off covering Monday-Saturday (blocks of Monday-Wednesday for 4 weeks followed by Thursday-Saturday for 4 weeks) 12-hour shifts, 18:00 - 06:00
🔹 £16.14 per hour

What You'll Do:
✅ Operate automated processing machinery
✅ Deliver production plans safely and efficiently
✅ Maintain quality and production standards
✅ Support continuous improvement and teamwork

What We're Looking For:
✔ Manufacturing/ production experience
✔ Confidence using machinery or equipment
✔ Strong teamwork and communication skills
✔ Safety and quality-focused mindset

📍 Apply now: https://careers-humdinger.icims.com/jobs/2084/machine-operative/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=783&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=0&jun1offset=60

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨Compliance Coordinator | Sherburn | Help Drive Food Safety & Compliance Excellence🔹 Permanent 🔹 Full Ti...
13/07/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨

Compliance Coordinator | Sherburn | Help Drive Food Safety & Compliance Excellence

🔹 Permanent 🔹 Full Time 🔹 Competitive Salary + Benefits

What You'll Do:

✅ Manage internal audits and compliance programmes
✅ Investigate non-conformances and corrective actions
✅ Support BRC and retailer standard compliance
✅ Produce KPI reporting and compliance trend analysis

What We're Looking For:

✔ Food manufacturing experience
✔ Internal auditing experience
✔ Knowledge of BRC and retailer standards
✔ Strong communication and problem-solving skills
⭐ Food Safety Level 2 is a plus!

📍 Apply now: https://careers-humdinger.icims.com/

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨Shift Manager – Bromborough ✨ Lead, develop and drive performance in FMCG🔹Full-time, Permanent🔹39 hours...
10/07/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨

Shift Manager – Bromborough ✨ Lead, develop and drive performance in FMCG

🔹Full-time, Permanent
🔹39 hours, rotating shifts (Mon–Fri)
🔹£45,096

What You’ll Do:
✅ Lead production teams to deliver KPIs
✅ Drive continuous improvement initiatives
✅ Ensure GMP, safety & quality standards
✅ Manage shift performance and labour

What We’re Looking For:
✔ FMCG or food manufacturing experience
✔ Strong leadership and team management
✔ Continuous improvement knowledge
✔ Experience managing KPIs

📍 Apply now: https://careers-humdinger.icims.com/

08/07/2026

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨

We're recruiting multiple Machine Operatives and Production Operatives to join our team at Sherburn-in-Elmet.

🔹 12-hour rotating shifts (Days: 6am–6pm & Nights: 6pm–6am)
🔹 Starting rate: £15.08 per hour (Grade 2)
🔹 Overtime paid at 150%
🔹 Opportunity to progress to Grade 3 (£16.08 per hour)

📅 Recruitment Event & Factory Tour
Wednesday 15th July | 1:00pm

📍 Apply now: https://careers-humdinger.icims.com/

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨Technical Services Administrator – Fakenham | Keep quality & compliance on track ✨🔹Permanent🔹Monday – F...
07/07/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨

Technical Services Administrator – Fakenham | Keep quality & compliance on track ✨

🔹Permanent
🔹Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 16:30
🔹£25,773 per year

What You’ll Do:
✅ Manage artwork approval processes
✅ Maintain technical data and documentation
✅ Track approvals and stakeholder feedback
✅ Support certification and reporting activities

What We’re Looking For:
✔ Administration or coordination experience
✔ Strong Excel and organisation skills
✔ Attention to detail and accuracy
✔ Ability to manage multiple deadlines

📍 Apply now: https://careers-zertusuk.icims.com)

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨Warehouse Operative – Heckington, Lincolnshire ✨🔹 Permanent, Full Time🔹 Monday - Friday, 22:00 - 06:00...
07/07/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨

Warehouse Operative – Heckington, Lincolnshire ✨

🔹 Permanent, Full Time
🔹 Monday - Friday, 22:00 - 06:00
🔹 £14.58 per hour

What You'll Do:
✅ Transfer pallets between warehouse and production.
✅ Operate FLTs safely and efficiently
✅ Accurately scan and move stock to maintain inventory accuracy and traceability
✅ Support warehouse and production operations to ensure continuous supply of materials to the factory

What We're Looking For:
✔ Reach Truck licences
✔ Previous warehouse experience, including stock movement and scanning systems
✔ Ability to work permanent night shifts and maintain high safety standards

📍 Apply now: https://careers-humdinger.icims.com/

Still time to apply! ⏰Engineering Apprentice Assessment Day - 23rd July at Reagit in NorwichDo you enjoy finding out how...
06/07/2026

Still time to apply! ⏰Engineering Apprentice Assessment Day - 23rd July at Reagit in Norwich

Do you enjoy finding out how things work? 🔧 Love solving problems? 💡 Ready to learn hands-on skills while getting paid? 💷

Join Kinnerton Confectionery as an Apprentice Engineer and kick-start your career with a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance qualification with REAGIT while gaining real workplace experience.

What you'll get:

✅ Earn while you learn – starting at £9.88 per hour and rising each year, reaching £18.52 per hour by Year 4 📈
✅ A recognised engineering qualification 🎓
✅ Hands-on experience with modern machinery ⚙️
✅ Support from experienced engineers and mentors 👨‍🔧👩‍🔧
✅ 25 days holiday, pension and healthcare benefits 🎉

What we're looking for:
🔹 Curious minds who love to learn
🔹 Problem solvers who enjoy practical tasks 🛠️
🔹 GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4+) 📚

No engineering experience? No problem! We're looking for potential, not perfection.

🚀 Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting engineering career with one of the UK's leading confectionery manufacturers! https://careers-kinnerton.icims.com/jobs/2040/apprentice-engineer/job?mode=view

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🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨NPD Kitchen Assistant – Humdinger, Sherburn (LS25 6PJ) ✨ Jumpstart your career in Food Innovation!🔹 3-m...
29/06/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨

NPD Kitchen Assistant – Humdinger, Sherburn (LS25 6PJ) ✨ Jumpstart your career in Food Innovation!

🔹 3-month temporary, full-time
🔹 37.5 hours per week
🔹 Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 16:30
🔹 £13.12 per hour

What You’ll Do:
✅ Prepare, cook, and pack product samples
✅ Maintain NPD kitchen stock levels and organisation
✅ Set up product testing (gas, organoleptic, incubator) with accurate records
✅ Support customer visits, factory trials, and product launches
✅ Complete admin tasks (filing, minutes, label making, courier bookings, system updates)
✅ Maintain accurate sample tracking and documentation

What We’re Looking For:
✔ Experience in a food environment (restaurant, café, fast food, etc.)
✔ Passion for food and innovation

📍 Apply now: https://careers-humdinger.icims.com/

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Kingston Upon Hull

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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