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Brook Street; East Peckham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Sick pay after probation

Job summary

Brook Street in Paddock Wood, Kent is recruiting Production Operatives for a busy manufacturing operation. This hands-on role involves producing high-quality products, supporting processes such as mixing, coating and embossing, and working to target production schedules.

You'll join a team on rotating shifts with a Friday off during the late-shift week. Full training is provided, and there are long-term career development opportunities, a company pension, and sick pay after probation.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good colour vision.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Safety-conscious approach to work.
• Physically fit and able to do manual handling.
• Positive attitude and teamwork.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets.
• GCSE English and Maths.
• Previous manufacturing or production experience.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality products.
• Support production processes including mixing, coating, printing and embossing.
• Load and set print and embossing cylinders.
• Clean machinery between production runs.
• Carry out quality inspections on finished products.
• Pack products ready for dispatch.
• Minimise waste and maximise production efficiency.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping standards across the production area.
• Work as part of a team to meet production targets and customer deadlines.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy

Follow written instructions

GCSE English & Maths

Teamwork & communication

Safety-conscious

Job description

Paddock Wood, Kent Rotating Shifts Full Training Provided Long-Term Manufacturing Opportunity

Join a Leading Manufacturing Team

We are looking for motivated and reliable Production Operatives to join a busy manufacturing operation in Paddock Wood area.

This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in producing high-quality products. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in quality, and work well as part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.

Shift Pattern

• Week 1
• Week 2

Enjoy every Friday off during your late-shift week!

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality products
• Support production processes including mixing, coating, printing and embossing
• Load and set print and embossing cylinders
• Clean machinery between production runs
• Carry out quality inspections on finished products
• Pack products ready for dispatch
• Minimise waste and maximise production efficiency
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures
• Maintain housekeeping standards across the production area
• Work as part of a team to meet production targets and customer deadlines

What We're Looking For

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic computer skills
• Good colour vision
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Safety-conscious approach to work
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets
• GCSE English and Maths
• Previous manufacturing or production experience

What's In It For You?

• Full training programme (typically 1-6 months)
• Company uniform, workwear and safety boots provided
• 25 days annual leave
• Factory shutdown periods throughout the year
• End of May
• Two-week August shutdown
• Christmas shutdown
• Company pension scheme
• Employee contribution: 5%
• Employer contribution: 3%
• Company sick pay after 6 months' service
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop valuable manufacturing skills and build a long-term career

If you're hardworking, dependable and looking for a stable role with training and career development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.