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