Production Operative

K H R Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Maidstone is seeking a Production Operative for a temp-to-permanent role. The ideal candidate should have experience in a production role and be capable of operating machinery. Responsibilities include loading and unloading materials, monitoring quality, and maintaining accurate records. This position offers a salary of £24,000 - £25,500 annually and requires full-time availability.

Benefits

Training provided

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a production role is necessary.
• Ability to set up and troubleshoot machinery is preferred.
• Must be fit for performing heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and operate machinery.
• Load, unload, weigh, and record materials accurately.
• Monitor machine performance and conduct quality checks.

Skills

Similar experience in a production role

Understanding of machines

Physically fit due to heavy lifting

Organised and efficient

Good team player

Job description

Overview

Production Operative – Tonbridge. £24,000 - £25,500pa + Benefits. Monday - Friday 7.30 am - 4.30 pm. Temp to Perm.

KHR are pleased to be partnered with a leading manufacturer with an excellent reputation for high-quality goods, who is recruiting a Production Operative to join their team on a temp-to-permanent contract.

This role focuses on setting up and using machines for daily production runs as well as loading and unloading raw or blended materials into machines for batch production, plus all the other standard duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and operate machinery (training provided)
• Load, unload, weigh, and record materials accurately according to filling records
• Monitor machine performance and carry out quality checks during production
• Fill, label, and pack products (tubes, jars, bottles, containers) as per procedures
• Maintain accurate records for traceability, including GR and batch numbers
• Clean and sanitise equipment after each run to prevent contamination
• Move, transport, and store materials and finished goods using mechanical aids
• Pick stock from the warehouse and assist with stock checks/annual stocktake
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and comply with PPE requirements
• Provide support in packing and other production tasks when required

Candidate Profile

• Similar experience in a production role
• Understanding of, or interest in, machines, including setting, running and troubleshooting
• Physically fit due to heavy lifting
• Be organised and efficient
• Be a good team player with the ability to work alone when required

About KH Recruitment

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.

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Job Info

• Job Title: Production Operative
• Company: K H R Recruitment Specialists
• Location: Maidstone, Kent
• Posted: Oct 29th 2025
• Closes: —
• Sector: Manufacturing & Surveying
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time