Machine Operator

Aylesford
1 year ago
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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

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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 + BH rising to 25 days

Stability within a team of lovely people!

Significant staff discount

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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