At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a busy fruit processing site and produce delicious fruit purées.
- Company: Dynamic food production company focused on growth and training.
- Benefits: Earn £12.71 per hour with full training and PPE provided.
- Other info: Perfect for those seeking a stable, long-term opportunity.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience in a physical role with long-term career potential.
- Qualifications: Must drive, be reliable, and eager to learn.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
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
- 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)
- 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.
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