Production Operative

Production Operator (valid FLT licence essential)

Maidstone (outskirts – driver with own transport essential)

C. £25000 - £27500 DOE

Monday to Friday 40 hours per week, days only, NO SHIFTS

APPLY ONLINE FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - PLEASE NOTE, NO SPONSORSHIP IS OFFERED FOR THIS IMMEDIATE START ROLE

We are proud to be exclusively representing a market leading family run business based on the outskirts of Maidstone.

Our client is expanding due to success and looking for loyal, reliable Manufacturing professionals with valid FLT licences to join them on a full time, permanent basis!

Working as a Production /Machine Operator, this role is fast paced and requires a physically fit individual.

Duties include:

• Working independently in a fast-paced industrial factory environment
• Working at height and in confined spaces
• Operating machinery, using basic maths skills to weigh raw materials and follow specifications accurately
• Record and document production accurately
• Drive a forklift truck (counterbalance/reach)
• Ensuring smooth receipt and despatch of raw materials
• Basic fault finding
• Testing raw materials
• Carrying out quality checks
• Cleaning industrial machinery

The successful candidate will have:

• A solid working history within relevant roles
• A valid forklift licence (counterbalance or reach)
• A good level of physical fitness and strength – heavy lifting and stamina required
• Willingness to work at height and in confined spaces
• Ideally have worked in food production, pharmaceutical, agricultural or FMCG manufacturing
• Experience operating machinery including basic fault finding
• Good level of common sense
• Basic maths skills
• A good attitude ‘muck in’ attitude
• A desire to progress within a company

This role boasts: 

• A competitive salary DOE 
• Opportunities for progression 
• The chance to further upskill - potential for funded study
• Generous benefits package
• 22 days + BH rising to 25 days
• Stability within a team of lovely people!
• Significant staff discount

If you believe you meet the above criteria, please apply for immediate consideration!

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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