Factory Operative

Position:
Factory Technician / Production Operator / Technical Cleaner - 6 Month Contract

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 10:00am till 6:00pm (40 Hours Per Week)

Salary: £15.00 - £16.00 per hour, depending on experience (Circa £31k to £35k per annum)

Benefits:

• Modern Purpose-Built Manufacturing Facility
• Full Training Provided
• Potential Permanent Opportunity
• Ongoing Development & Training

Location:

Commutable from Sittingbourne, Faversham, Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Canterbury and surrounding areas

A leading manufacturer are seeking Factory Technicians / Production Operators / Technical Cleaners to join its operations team on an initial 6-month contract basis.

Working within a modern, purpose-built manufacturing facility, you'll play a key role in supporting production operations, maintaining machinery cleanliness, removing material build-up and ensuring factory areas remain safe, organised and operational.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a factory manufacturing environment and is comfortable with physical work. The position offers variety, combining factory housekeeping, machinery cleaning and production support duties, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.

Full training will be provided, including cleaning procedures, LOTOTO / LOTO processes (safety), working at height and production operations.

• Maintain machinery cleanliness through industrial cleaning, jet washing and housekeeping activities.
• Remove material build-up from production equipment to support safe and efficient operation.
• Clean around, underneath and above manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Carry out factory housekeeping duties across production and operational areas.
• Support machinery shutdown cleaning activities when required.
• Physically move materials, equipment and production items throughout the facility.
• Assist Production Operators with manufacturing processes and machine operation as required.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures at all times.

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing, factory or production environment.
• Experience as a Production Operator, Factory Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Technical Cleaner or Hygiene Cleaner or similar role.
• Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual handling and physically demanding duties.
• Reliable, proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Able to identify tasks that need completing and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Full UK Driving Licence and own transport is essential.

We will endeavour to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not heard back within 5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful