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.
The site maintains a comfortable working temperature of 16-18°C, making it a pleasant place to work all year round.
The rates of pay for these roles are:
- £12.71 per hour
- £15.88 per hour overtime (after 45 hours)
Overtime is currently readily available.
Potential weekly earnings:
- 5 days: £521
- 6 days: £584
Hours of work are:
- Standard shift: 6:00am to 2:00pm
- Busy periods: 6:00am to 4:00pm
You will work 5 out of 7 days, with flexibility required to meet business demands.
This is a long-term opportunity with guaranteed hours.
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.
Your Time at Work
As a Picker Packer/Production Operative, your duties will include:
- Picking and selecting fresh produce
- Weighing and counting items accurately
- Packing tomatoes and avocados to specification
- Sorting products and checking quality standards
- Preparing orders for dispatch
Our Perfect Worker
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have good attention to detail and accuracy
- Be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Have basic English and numerical skills
- Be reliable and ready to work as part of a team
No previous experience is necessary as full training is provided.
Key Information and Benefits
- Earn £12.71 to £15.88 per hour
- Ongoing, long-term work with guaranteed hours
- Regular overtime opportunities
- Comfortable working temperature (16-18°C)
- On-site support from Staffline
- Subsidized canteen
- Free on-site parking
- Good transport links
- PPE provided
- Full training provided
- Temp to perm opportunities
- Excellent career progression
Job Ref: V1FRS
About Staffline
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.
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.
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