At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a busy team producing delicious fruit purées in a hands-on role.
- Company: Dynamic fruit processing site in Sittingbourne, Kent.
- Benefits: Earn £12.71 per hour with full training and PPE provided.
- Other info: Perfect for those looking to grow and develop in a stable environment.
- Why this job: Get fit while working and enjoy a long-term career in food production.
- Qualifications: Must drive, be physically fit, and committed to a long-term role.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
Sittingbourne, Kent
£12.71 per hour
Shifts between 6am–10pm
MUST DRIVE DUE TO SITE LOCATION AND HAVE YOUR OWN CAR!
The Role
We are recruiting a Food Production Operative to join a busy fruit processing site in Sittingbourne. This is a hands-on, manual role involving the production of fruit purées in an industrial environment. Shift patterns include: 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm. You will alternate between early and late shifts every week.
Key Responsibilities
- Producing fruit purée using industrial machinery
- Moving wheeled containers weighing up to 500kg (full training provided)
- Loading fruit into production machines
- pH testing of finished product and recording results
- Filling and handling 10kg tubs of fruit purée
- Maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards at all times
- Manual Handling
This is a very physical role. Applicants must be comfortable with:
- Regular manual handling
- Pulling and manoeuvring heavy wheeled containers
- Standing for long periods and working in a production environment
Requirements
- Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle (Site is inaccessible by public transport and located down country lanes)
- Physically fit and capable of heavy manual work
- Reliable, punctual, and committed
- Looking for a long-term role, not short-term or temporary work
- Willing to learn and be trained within the business
PPE
All PPE is provided except safety boots.
Contract
Temporary to permanent. The company is keen to train someone who wants to stay and grow with the role. This position is not suitable for someone looking to “pass the time.” We are looking for dependable candidates who want a steady, long-term opportunity.
If interested please call Jill on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).
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