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)
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