Mill Operative

Do you have a valid Counterbalance licence? 

Mill Operative
Location: Aylesford
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Job Type: Temp to Perm
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (rotating shifts between 6am–6pm)

Benefits: 

• Free on-site parking
• Staff discount
• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme with health & wellbeing, legal & financial services, life assurance
• Starting holiday allowance of 22 days plus bank holidays.

Are you a hands-on individual looking for a stable, long-term role? Do you have a valid Counterbalance FLT licence and enjoy working in a team-focused environment?

If so, this could be your next great opportunity.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Mill Operative to join a well-established production team near Canterbury. This role offers consistent working hours, excellent training, and the chance to learn a unique operation within a supportive and skilled team.

Why join our client?

Our client is a long-established, family-run manufacturer within the animal feed sector, offering a stable working environment, full training and excellent benefits. You’ll be joining a thriving and busy mill operation where full training is provided. The team is collaborative, experienced, and ready to support you as you take ownership of the dry line bagging process. Overtime is available and encouraged, allowing you to boost your earnings each week.

The Role

Working within the production facility and reporting to the Mill Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient and high-quality feed production.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise intake of bulk raw materials
• Test and approve incoming materials
• Prepare ingredients and load production systems
• Operate mill control panels and machinery
• Maintain accurate production records
• Ensure all products meet quality standards
• Carry out regular cleaning schedules
• Support machinery maintenance requirements
• Adhere to Health & Safety and quality procedures
• Move raw and finished goods using a forklift

About You

• Counterbalance forklift licence required
• Able to follow processes and work at pace
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude
• Confident working independently and solving problems
• Flexible and adaptable approach

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

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