Production Operator
Paddock Wood, Kent (TN12)
Rotating Shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm)
£32,097 per annum + bonus & excellent benefits
About the Company
We are a family-owned, global leader in hop-based ingredients, supplying some of the world’s largest and most recognisable breweries, alongside premium craft brewers.
Operating in a highly specialised niche with no real direct competitors, the business has experienced strong growth, achieving a turnover of £30m last year. With a heavy focus on innovation, quality, and in-house R&D, products are developed from conception through to dispatch across UK sites.
The manufacturing environment is semi-automated and science-led, offering a far more technical setting than a traditional factory.
The Role
We are seeking 1 x Production Operator to join a growing production team at a Kent-based manufacturing site.
This is a hands-on, varied role where you will be trained across multiple processes and machinery, producing specialist products to strict quality and product specifications.
Key responsibilities include:
Operating and monitoring production machinery and equipment
Working within scientific and technical manufacturing processes
Maintaining high standards of quality, hygiene, and health & safety
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Driving improvements through 5S and quality-focused working practices
About You
Essential:
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Shift Pattern
Week 1: 6:00am – 2:00pm
Week 2: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
40 hours per week, rotating shifts
Salary & Benefits
£32,097 per annum (includes loyalty payment, paid 13 times per year)
Annual performance-related bonus
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension: Employer contribution 9% (minimum employee contribution 2%)
Private Medical Insurance
Wellness cash plan (dental, optical & additional benefits)
Employee discount platform covering supermarkets, gyms, cinemas & restaurants