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Hill Farm, Farningham Hill Road, Farningham, Kent, DA4 0JR
£12.86 per hour
Are you a skilled Machine Operator looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced production environment? We are looking for a dedicated Machine Operator to join our team and play a key role in maintaining efficiency, safety, and quality in our packhouse operations.
What does the job involve?
This is a key role in the department reporting to the Packhouse Supervisor. You will ensure the production machines are kept in clean, efficient, audit ready condition.
Responsibilities Include
* Operate and maintain machinery to ensure smooth production.
* Monitor product quality, ensuring all finished goods meet specifications.
* Oversee machine room cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and staff hygiene.
* Manage production schedules, crop rotation, and packaging processes.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations.
* Complete production records accurately, including cleaning, maintenance, and traceability reports.
* Lead and support staff in the machine packing area, ensuring efficiency and safety.
* Work closely with the Packhouse Manager and technical team to resolve quality and operational issues.
What we're looking for?
* Dependable and self-motivated
* Strong communication skills
* Reliable and efficient with the willingness to learn
* Ability to work as team
* Respecting of rules and regulations
* Due to the location of the role, there is no public transport in the area, therefore access to your own transport would be required
* Machine Operator experience is desirable
Working hours
You will work 48 hours per week, working 5 shifts out of 7 on a rota basis. Shift times are between 07.00 and 17.30 and will be confirmed on a rota basis. A degree of flexibility will be required.
About Us
Watts Farms is a third-generation family run business. We grow fresh produce, which is picked and packed on site, with our head office based in Farningham, Kent.
Our production sites are based in Kent, Essex and Bedfordshire and include organic land, polytunnels and modern glasshouses. We are specialist growers, who over the years have developed both growing techniques and varieties to provide our customers with the best quality and flavour.
We pride ourselves on quality and service and are passionate about food and ensuring we provide a first-class service to our customers.
We meet the requirements of the BRC standard for Food Safety.
What We Can Offer You…
* 20% staff discount on our online shop
* 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays pro rata)
* Payment reward for friend referrals
* Development & Training Opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.
Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Machinery Manufacturing
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