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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 talented 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.

21/10/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨

Stock Controller | Fakenham, Norfolk | Help keep production moving through accurate stock control and inventory management ✨

🔹 Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00
🔹 £25,773

What You’ll Do:
✅ Manage stock accuracy across our Novelty, Moulding and Nut production areas
✅ Carry out stock checks, cycle counts and inventory investigations
✅ Analyse stock data and produce reports to support operational performance
✅ Support GMP, food safety and audit requirements while working closely with Production, Warehouse and Supply Chain teams

What We’re Looking For:
✔ Experience in stock control, inventory control, materials control or a similar role
✔ Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
✔ Confidence analysing data and communicating findings to stakeholders
✔ Manufacturing or food manufacturing experience would be advantageous

⭐ Food Safety, GMP or HACCP experience is a plus!

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

01/10/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING: Supply Chain Operative | Fakenham 🚨

🍫 Help keep the UK's favourite sweet treats moving! Join the team at Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham and play a vital role supporting our production operation across the factory and warehouse.

🔹 Full-Time, Permanent
🔹 40.25 hours per week, 4 on 4 off | 18:00 - 06:00
🔹 £14.70 - £15.13 per hour (depending on experience)

What You'll Do:

✅ Feed production lines with materials and packaging
✅ Move pallets and stock across the factory and warehouse
✅ Transfer goods between production and storage areas
✅ Record stock movements using QAD to maintain stock accuracy
✅ Support the safe storage and movement of finished goods
✅ Load & Unload lorries

What We're Looking For:

✔ Manufacturing, production or warehouse experience (preferred)
✔ Good communication and problem-solving skills
✔ Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
✔ Willingness to learn new skills, including forklift operation

🎓 Full training provided, including line feeding, stock control systems, Food Safety, Allergen Awareness and Health & Safety certifications.

📅 Closing Date: Friday 9th October 2026
📅 Interviews: Week Commencing 12th October 2026

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

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17/09/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING AT KINNERTON! 🚨

Looking for your next opportunity? We have multiple roles available and would love to hear from you!

🍫 Current vacancies include:

✅ Mixer
✅ Process Operative
✅ Production Operative
✅ Team Leader
✅ Shift Manager

🕒 12-hour day and night shifts available

📅 Interviews taking place on Tuesday 22nd September

Inductions running every week, so you can get started quickly!

Don't miss your chance to join a leading confectionery manufacturer and be part of a fantastic team.

👉 Apply today or get in touch for more information! https://careers-kinnerton.icims.com/

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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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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

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/

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/

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)

Address

Kingston Upon Hull

Opening Hours

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

Website

https://www.humdinger-foods.co.uk/, https://www.lirchocolates.com/, https://www.kinnerton.com/, https://www.zertus.de/

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