Food Production

Production Operative

Location: Kent
Salary: Approximately £33,150 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm

About the Role

An established and growing food manufacturing business is seeking a Production Operative to join its production team. This is a varied, hands-on role offering full training and the opportunity to gain experience across multiple areas of a food production operation.

The successful candidate will support daily manufacturing and warehouse activities, including ingredient preparation, production processes, packing, labelling, and order fulfilment. The role requires a strong attention to detail, commitment to quality standards, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the production team to ensure products meet quality and customer specifications.
• Support production targets and customer delivery deadlines.
• Operate machinery safely and in accordance with procedures.
• Weigh and mix ingredients accurately to prescribed recipes.
• Assist with filling, sealing, and labelling products.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping throughout the production environment.
• Pick, pack, label, and palletise customer orders ready for dispatch.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow established quality management and food safety procedures.
• Monitor and record critical control points where required.
• Wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Provide support across departments to ensure smooth operational performance.
• Assist in the training and onboarding of new team members when required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or food production environment is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Understanding of health, safety, quality, and food hygiene standards would be advantageous.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Well-organised with a proactive attitude to work.

Benefits

• Certified Great Place to Work employer.
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, with additional service-related holiday entitlement.
• Additional paid time off during the Christmas and New Year period.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support services.
• Access to a virtual GP service.
• Health cash plan, including optical cover.
• Dental cash plan.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Employee recognition and reward programmes.
• Free on-site parking.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Employee discount scheme.