Palletizer Operator

Mansfields; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mansfields in Canterbury seeks a skilled technician to manage and oversee the day-to-day operation of automated palletising robots. You will monitor performance, adjust robot programmes, and troubleshoot faults to keep lines running smoothly and safely.

Working with the production team, you will help meet targets at the UK’s leading fruit grower, which has delivered a complete fresh produce service since 1968, ensuring quality and efficiency across shifts.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and reliably.
• Basic technical or mechanical understanding preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts to ensure production targets are met.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure palletising robots operate efficiently.
• Identify and resolve technical or operational issues quickly.
• Maintain smooth workflow and minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with team members to support production targets.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent working

Basic technical understanding

Reliability

Flexible shifts

Job description

Manage and oversee the day-to-day operation of the automated palletising robots, monitoring performance, adjusting robot programmes as required, and troubleshooting faults to ensure efficient, safe and continuous production for the UK’s leading fruit grower, delivering a complete fresh produce service since 1968.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure all palletising robots are operating efficiently
• Quickly identify and resolve any technical or operational issues
• Maintain smooth workflow and minimise downtime
• Work closely with team members to support production targets

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Basic technical or mechanical understanding (preferred)
• Reliability and willingness to work flexible shifts