Production Assistant
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 October 2025 |
| Location: | CT13 9FF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Westin Par LLP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JD/CT/11922-9137 |
Summary
Production Assistant
Sandwich, Kent
£27,000 + overtime & benefits
Permanent | Full time | 4 on, 4 off (06:00–18:00 / 18:00–06:00)
Key Responsibilities
• Handle raw materials and prepare machinery
• Pack, tape, label, and move products (manual lifting up to 25kg)
• Operate forklift trucks and complete packing records
• Report defects and maintain quality standards
• Keep the workplace safe, clean, and organised
• Support across all production areas as required
Skills & Experience
• Previous production/warehouse/manufacturing experience
• Forklift licence or proven forklift use
• Strong health & safety awareness
• Reliable team player with good communication
• Physically fit, proactive, and flexible for shift work
• Shift Pattern
• 12-hour shifts (days/nights)
• 4 on / 4 off rota
Benefits
• Private healthcare (after 3 months; conditions apply)
• 25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown
• Overtime: time and a half, double on Bank Holidays
• Funded training for career development
Westin Par is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.