Production Operative (Hotmix)

Exhibit Exchange Company; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy fruit processing company is looking for a reliable Production Operative to join their team in Sittingbourne. The role involves operating the Hotmix machinery, ensuring quality and safety while working closely with a supportive team. Applicants should have good attention to detail, a full UK driving licence, and be willing to work rotating shifts. Full training is provided along with a long-term opportunity for consistent hours.

Benefits

Full training provided

Friendly and supportive team environment

Long-term opportunity with consistent hours

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a production environment.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence required due to rural site location.
• Willingness to rotate between early and late shifts after training.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the Hotmix machinery throughout production runs.
• Work closely with your team to ensure smooth and safe operation.
• Assist with loading the hot mixer once training is complete.
• Record production data and follow quality procedures.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and compliant working environment.
• Report any issues or faults to supervisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Production Operative (Hotmix) – Fruit Processing

Location: Sittingbourne

Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour

Hours: Monday–Friday, 06:00–14:00 during training, then weekly rotating shifts (06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00)

About The Role

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Production Operative to join our team on a busy fruit farm, working specifically within the Hotmix (hot mixer) department. This role is essential to our production process, ensuring fruit mixtures are correctly heated, processed, and prepared to high standards.

You will be responsible for operating and monitoring the hot mixer (large industrial oven), ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency at all times. You will be working alongside two other team members who will load the mixer. After training, you will also be expected to support with loading tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring the Hotmix machinery throughout production runs
• Working closely with your team to ensure smooth and safe operation
• Assisting with loading the hot mixer once training is complete
• Recording production data and following quality procedures
• Ensuring a clean, safe, and compliant working environment
• Reporting any issues or faults to supervisors

Requirements

• Ability to work in a production environment
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence – must be able to drive due to rural site location
• Willingness to rotate between early and late shifts after training

Shift Pattern

• Training: Monday–Friday, 06:00–14:00
• Post-training: Weekly rotation between
  • 06:00–14:00
  • 14:00–22:00

What We Offer

• Full training provided
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Long-term opportunity with consistent hours

Apply now with your CV or call Jill on 01622 686333.