Production Operative: Rotating Shifts, Weekly Pay, Training

GI Group Main Account; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Sittingbourne is seeking a Production Operative to join their developing team on a temporary to permanent basis. This role is physically demanding, involving lifting, moving and manoeuvring stock daily, with rotating early/late shifts and occasional weekend work.

You will handle general duties, inspect stock, maintain clean work areas, and follow production schedules while working around heavy machinery. Training and PPE are provided to support health and safety at all times.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as a team member or on your own with safety in mind.
• Reliable and punctual with good timekeeping.
• Willingness to learn on the job and stay motivated.
• Demonstrates health and safety awareness around machinery.
• Experience in a similar production role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• General physical duties, lifting, shifting and manoeuvring stock daily.
• Inspect stock for defects and report faults as needed.
• Keep machines and work areas clean and carry out basic checks.
• May work in inside or outside environment depending on section.
• Follow production schedules and work instructions, ensuring safe operation around heavy machinery.
• Check machine set-up dimensions align with product specs.

Skills

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Willingness to learn

Self-motivation

Health & safety

Job description

Our client in Sittingbourne is seeking a Production Operative to join their developing team on a temporary to permanent basis. This role is physically demanding, involving lifting, moving and manoeuvring stock daily, with rotating early/late shifts and occasional weekend work.

You will handle general duties, inspect stock, maintain clean work areas, and follow production schedules while working around heavy machinery. Training and PPE are provided to support health and safety at all times.