Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Chartham, Canterbury, Kent

Starting from £14.00 per hour
Progression up to £16.87 per hour based on experience, competency, and development
5 out of 7 day shift pattern
Permanent Position

Join our client Team!

We are currently recruiting for a Plant/Machine Operator to join our clients busy team. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking to develop their career within a leading production business.

As a Plant/Machine Operator, you will play a key role in ensuring grading, packing, and dispatching efficiently while meeting all customer quality specifications, food safety requirements, and health & safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out grading line start-up checks and ensure equipment is ready for production.


• Print and distribute daily production plans to relevant departments.


• Monitor staff compliance with company procedures, food safety, and health & safety standards.


• Ensure the grading area is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation.


• Set up and prepare grading jobs on company systems, ensuring all parameters align with production plans.


• Monitor product quality, sizing, packaging, and customer specifications throughout production.


• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to maintain standards and make adjustments where required.

Essential

• Good communication skills.


• Good level of English.


• Strong numerical and mathematical ability.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.


• Flexible and willing to support the wider team.

What they offer

Starting salary from £14.00 per hour
Career progression opportunities up to £16.87 per hour
Ongoing training and development
Stable, long-term employment with a leading fresh produce business

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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