Food Production Operative- Sittingbourne
9 days ago
Sittingbourne
Food Production Operative – Temp to Perm Sittingbourne, Kent £12.71 per hour Shifts between 6am–10pm The Role We are recruiting a Food Production Operative to join a busy fruit processing site in Sittingbourne. This is a hands‑on, manual role involving the production of fruit purées in an industrial environment. Shift patterns include: 6am–2pm 2pm–10pm Or shifts that vary between 6am and 10pm Key Responsibilities Producing fruit purée using industrial machinery Moving wheeled containers weighing up to 500kg (full training provided) Loading fruit into production machines pH testing of finished product and recording results Filling and handling 10kg tubs of fruit purée Maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards at all times Manual Handling This is a very physical role. Applicants must be comfortable with: Regular manual handling Pulling and manoeuvring heavy wheeled containers Standing for long periods and working in a production environment Requirements Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle (Site is inaccessible by public transport and located down country lanes) Physically fit and capable of heavy manual work Reliable, punctual, and committed Looking for a long‑term role, not short‑term or temporary work Willing to learn and be trained within the business PPE All PPE is provided except safety boots Contract Temporary to permanent The company is keen to train someone who wants to stay and grow with the role ⚠️ This position is not suitable for someone looking to “pass the time.” We are looking for dependable candidates who want a steady, long‑term opportunity. If interested please call Jill on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) INDMAI