Production Operative

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply today to work as a Picker Packer / Packhouse / Production Operative at our client's modern fresh produce site in Paddock Wood, Kent, handling tomatoes and avocados in a clean, well-managed environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The site maintains a comfortable working temperature of 16-18°C, making it a pleasant place to work all year round.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The rates of pay for these roles are:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>£12.71 per hour</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>£15.88 per hour overtime (after 45 hours)</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overtime is currently readily available.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Potential weekly earnings:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>5 days: £521</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>6 days: £584</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours of work are:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>6:00am to 4:00pm</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will work 5 out of 7 days, with flexibility required to meet business demands.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a long-term opportunity with guaranteed hours.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This site offers excellent internal progression opportunities. Many employees who are now working as Line Leaders, Team Leaders, Stores Operatives began in this role and progressed within the business.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Your Time at Work</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a Picker Packer/Production Operative, your duties will include:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Picking and selecting fresh produce</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Weighing and counting items accurately</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Packing tomatoes and avocados to specification</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Sorting products and checking quality standards</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Preparing orders for dispatch</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our Perfect Worker</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our ideal candidate will:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Have good attention to detail and accuracy</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Have basic English and numerical skills</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Be reliable and ready to work as part of a team</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">No previous experience is necessary as full training is provided.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Key Information and Benefits</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Earn £12.71 to £15.88 per hour</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ongoing, long-term work with guaranteed hours</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Regular overtime opportunities</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Comfortable working temperature (16-18°C)</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>On-site support from Staffline</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Subsidized canteen</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Free on-site parking</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good transport links</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>PPE provided</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Full training provided</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Temp to perm opportunities</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent career progression</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Ref: V1FRS</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About Staffline</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.</p>

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