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Manufacturing Operative

Job in Kent, Kent County, England, UK
Listing for: Brook Street
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production Associate / Production Line, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production QC/QA, Factory Work
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 29097 GBP Yearly GBP 29097.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Production Operative

Paddock Wood, Kent ⏰ Rotating Shifts  Full Training Provided  Long-Term Manufacturing Opportunity

Join a Leading Manufacturing Team

We are looking for motivated and reliable Production Operatives to join a busy manufacturing operation in Paddock Wood area.

This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in producing high-quality products. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in quality, and work well as part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.

Shift Pattern

Week 1

✅ Monday to Friday ✅ 6:00am - 2:00pm

Week 2

✅ Monday to Thursday ✅ 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Enjoy every Friday off during your late-shift week!

Key Responsibilities

As a Production Operative, you will:

Manufacture high-quality products

Support production processes including mixing, coating, printing and embossing

Load and set print and embossing cylinders

Clean machinery between production runs

Carry out quality inspections on finished products

Pack products ready for dispatch

Minimise waste and maximise production efficiency

Follow health, safety and environmental procedures

Maintain housekeeping standards across the production area

Work as part of a team to meet production targets and customer deadlines

What We're Looking For

Essential

✔ Good literacy and numeracy skills

✔ Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

✔ Basic computer skills

✔ Good colour vision

✔ Strong attention to detail and quality standards

✔ Safety-conscious approach to work

✔ Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling

✔ Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills

✔ Ability to work under pressure and meet targets

Desirable

⭐ GCSE English and Maths

⭐ Previous manufacturing or production experience

What's In It For You?

✅ Full training programme (typically 1-6 months)

✅ Company uniform, workwear and safety boots provided

✅ 25 days annual leave

✅ Factory shutdown periods throughout the year

End of May

Two-week August shutdown

Christmas shutdown

✅ Company pension scheme

Employee contribution: 5%

Employer contribution: 3%

✅ Company sick pay after 6 months' service

✅ Supportive team environment

✅ Opportunity to develop valuable manufacturing skills and build a long-term career

Apply Today!

If you're hardworking, dependable and looking for a stable role with training and career development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

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