Production Operative

The Best Connection; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full training provided

Supportive team environment

Job summary

The Best Connection are currently recruiting hardworking and reliable Production Operatives to join a busy seasonal processing operation on a short-term contract. This role starts mid September and runs for 2-3 weeks, with day and night shifts available at the Petworth or Pulborough sites.

Applicants must have access to their own transport due to site locations. You will be part of a core production team handling crates, pallets, and fruit during peak harvest, with full training provided and a

Qualifications

• Positive and proactive attitude towards work.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently when required.
• Good attention to detail and high standards.
• Physically fit for manual duties including standing, walking, lifting.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to work flexible shifts.
• Comfortable in a busy production environment.
• Own transport or reliable means to reach site due to shift times.

Responsibilities

• Picking clean crates from crate washing area and stacking for reuse.
• Assisting machine operators with weighing and movement of fruit pallets.
• Working on press-loading production line, removing leaves and debris.
• Washing and cleaning pallets with pallet-washing equipment or hoses.
• Carrying out general cleaning duties, maintaining receival area.
• Supporting other departments to maintain targets and efficiency.
• Adhering to health and safety procedures at all times.
• Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Independent work

Own transport

Job description

The Best Connection are currently recruiting hardworking and reliable Production Operatives to join a busy and fast-paced processing operation on a seasonal contract. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for temporary work, good earning potential, and the chance to be part of a supportive team environment.

This role will be starting mid September for 2-3 weeks. We have day and night shifts available.

Working as part of an essential production team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of operations during the busy harvest and processing season.

We have two sites looking for workers - Petworth or Pulborough. Applicants must have access to their own transport due to the location of the sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Picking clean crates from the crate washing area and safely stacking them in designated storage locations ready for re-use.
• Assisting machine operators with the weighing and movement of fruit pallets throughout the production process.
• Working on the press-loading production line, removing leaves, debris, and other unwanted materials from incoming picking crates to maintain product quality standards.
• Washing and cleaning pallets using either industrial pallet-washing equipment or pressure hoses.
• Carrying out general cleaning duties, including hosing down and maintaining the receival area to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
• Supporting other departments as required to help maintain production targets and operational efficiency.
• Adhering to all health and safety procedures at all times.
• Working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

What We're Looking For

• A positive and proactive attitude towards work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also being capable of working independently when required.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual duties, including prolonged periods of standing, walking, lifting, and moving products throughout the shift.
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to work flexible shifts.
• Comfortable working in a busy production environment.
• Own transport or a reliable means of getting to and from work due to shift start and finish times.

Hours & Pay

We offer a variety of shifts and pay rates across a 7-day operational schedule, providing flexibility and opportunities for additional earnings.

Day Shift

10am to 8.30pm - £15.50 per hour

Night Shift

8.30pm to 6am - £17.00 per hour

Additional overtime opportunities may be available depending on operational requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Full training provided

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.