Swizzels Matlow, the maker of Love Hearts sugared candies, is hiring a taster. It's not a paid position -- but then, who needs money when you get a year's worth of sweets as compensation.

Swizzels is the big name behind Drumstick lollies, Parma Violets and Love Hearts to name a few News Jessica Sansome TV and Celebrity Editor 08:16, 06 Aug 2020Updated 08:16, 06 Aug 2020 Hundreds of ...

It is unlikely their mind conjures up a building dating back to the Victorian era. But that’s what makes Swizzels different. It is housed in Albion Mill, a former candle wick factory built in 1859.

It produces heritage brands such as Love Hearts. Based in Derbyshire, the factory employs more than 500 people and covers 20,000m 2.