Mixing Operative/FLT Driver - Nights

Overview

Mixing Operative / Forklift Driver

Humdinger, Heckington

Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're looking for a Mixing Operative / FLT Driver to help keep production moving safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Position Type: Full Time, PermanentHours/Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 22:00 - 06:00Pay: £14.58 per hour

Closing date: Friday 9th October 2026

Responsibilities

• Supply raw materials and work-in-progress products to production lines.
• Operate and clean mixing equipment to food manufacturing standards.
• Prepare mixes accurately using production recipes.
• Operate Reach Truck safely and efficiently.
• Complete quality checks and associated documentation.
• Support packing activities and manual handling tasks.
• Accurately complete system transactions and paperwork.
• Work with production teams to ensure daily targets are achieved.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a food manufacturing.
• Able to follow processes, recipes and quality procedures.
• Reach Truck Licence OR Counterbalance Licence (with willingness to complete in-house Reach Truck conversion).
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Able to undertake manual handling activities, including lifting products safely.

Rewards Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 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

At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates 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! 

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 one stage interview process at our Heckington site, including a factory tour and the opportunity to meet the team. 

Humdinger 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.