Production Assistant

Adecco; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Production Assistant to prepare materials for distribution and assist the production team. This role requires physical stamina and effective communication skills, presenting an opportunity to join a dynamic team committed to quality and sustainability. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Overtime paid at x1.5

Bank holidays paid at x2

Career progression

Private healthcare

Death in service x2 salary

Free parking on site

Free hot drinks

Qualifications

• Experience within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Can communicate effectively.
• Physically fit due to job demands.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for distribution including packing, wrapping, and labelling.
• Supply production team with raw materials for job orders.
• Perform production duties, including manual lifting up to 25kg.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Self-motivation

Results-orientation

Physical fitness

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Title: Production Assistant

Location: Sandwich, Kent (MUST be a driver and have your own vehicle due to location and shift times)

Salary: 27,000

Hours: 4 on 6am - 6pm, 4 off, 4 on 6pm - 6am, 4 off

Our Client:

A leading manufacturing company known for its commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability. They specialise in producing a wide range of products for various industries, and their dedication to excellence has made them a trusted partner in the industry.

Role Summary:

To prepare completed materials for distribution, this includes packing, wrapping and labelling. Also responsible for supplying the production team with raw materials to complete job orders.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Overtime paid at x1.5
• Bank holidays paid at x2
• Career progression
• Private health care
• Death in service x2 salary
• Free parking on site
• Free hot drinks

Key responsibilities within your new role would be to:

• Perform production duties such as manual lifting (up to 25kg), packing, taping and labelling products.
• Moving product around the site using the forklift truck.
• Report defective materials or quality concerns to the Shift Supervisor.
• Execute and document packing cards.
• Maintain the working area, keep all equipment clean and tidy and follow all safety procedures
• Perform additional duties as required.

Experience and skills required for this position:

• Ideally you will have a forklift licence, but not essential.
• Experience within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Be self motivated.
• Be a keen learner.
• Be results-orientated.
• Be physically fit due to the demand of the job.

Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on (phone number removed).

Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend you will receive a 50 voucher terms apply .

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