Production Assistant

Sterling Cross Ltd; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Sandwich, Kent, is seeking a Production Assistant for a full-time, permanent position. The successful candidate will handle raw materials, operate forklift trucks, and maintain product quality standards. The role involves 12-hour shifts (4 on, 4 off) and requires previous experience in production or manufacturing. Benefits include private healthcare, 25 days of holiday, and overtime pay.

Benefits

Private healthcare (after 3 months)

25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown

Overtime: time and a half, double on Bank Holidays

Funded training for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Need for a valid forklift licence or proof of experience.
• Must demonstrate strong health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Handle raw materials and prepare machinery.
• Pack, tape, label, and move products.
• Operate forklift trucks and maintain packing records.
• Report defects and maintain quality standards.
• Ensure workplace safety and organization.
• Support across all production areas as required.

Skills

Production/warehouse/manufacturing experience

Forklift licence or proven forklift use

Strong health & safety awareness

Reliable team player with good communication

Physically fit

Proactive and flexible for shift work

Job description

Overview

Production Assistant
Sandwich, Kent
£27,000 + overtime & benefits

Permanent | Full time | 4 on, 4 off (06:00–18:00 / 18:00–06:00)

Key Responsibilities

• Handle raw materials and prepare machinery
• Pack, tape, label, and move products (manual lifting up to 25kg)
• Operate forklift trucks and complete packing records
• Report defects and maintain quality standards
• Keep the workplace safe, clean, and organised
• Support across all production areas as required

Skills & Experience

• Previous production/warehouse/manufacturing experience
• Forklift licence or proven forklift use
• Strong health & safety awareness
• Reliable team player with good communication
• Physically fit, proactive, and flexible for shift work
• Shift Pattern
• 12-hour shifts (days/nights)
• 4 on / 4 off rota

Benefits

• Private healthcare (after 3 months; conditions apply)
• 25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown
• Overtime: time and a half, double on Bank Holidays
• Funded training for career development

Westin Par is an equal opportunities employer.Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.Due to application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.