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Machine Operator (valid FLT licence a distinct advantage)
Maidstone (outskirts driver with own transport essential)
c.£25-27k DOE
Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm + overtime
APPLY ONLINE FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - PLEASE NOTE, NO SPONSORSHIP IS OFFERED FOR THIS IMMEDIATE START ROLE
We are proud to be exclusively representing a market leading family run business based on the outskirts of Maidstone.
Our client is expanding due to success and looking for loyal, reliable Manufacturing professionals, ideally with a background in agricultural or food production environments to join them on a full time, permanent basis!
Working as a Production /Machine Operator, duties include:
- Working independently in a fast-paced industrial factory environment
- Working at height and in confined spaces
- Operating machinery, using basic maths skills to weigh raw materials and follow specifications accurately
- Record and document production accurately
- Drive a forklift truck (counterbalance/reach)
- Ensuring smooth receipt and despatch of raw materials
- Basic fault finding
- Testing raw materials
- Carrying out quality checks
- Cleaning industrial machinery
The successful candidate will have:
- A solid working history within relevant roles
- An valid fork lift licence (counterbalance or reach)
- A good level of physical fitness and strength heavy lifting and stamina required
- Willingness to work at height and in confined spaces
- Ideally have worked in food production, pharmaceutical, agricultural or FMCG manufacturing
- Experience operating machinery including basic fault finding
- Good level of common sense
- Basic maths skills
- A good attitude muck in attitude
- A desire to progress within a company
This role boasts:
- A competitive salary DOE
- Opportunities for progression
- The chance to further upskill - potential for funded study
- Generous benefits package
- 22 days + BHrising to 25 days
- Stability within a team of lovely people!
- Significant staff discount
If you believe you meet the above criteria, please apply for immediate consideration!
This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
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