Production Operative
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | CT7 0AX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thanet Earth |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Your main responsibilities will be to be to pack fresh produce products to our Customers’ standards and specifications with an emphasis on quality, efficiency and performance.
Other responsibilities include:
Ensuring strict conformance to all Health & Safety procedures.
Packing quality fresh produce products to our Customers’ standards and specifications.
Adhering to all QA guidelines whilst carrying out any task.
Achieving the Key Performance Indicators for any machine and process.
Act in line with the business values and expected behaviours for the role.
Key skills & knowledge:
Previous experience in a similar environment is preferred but full training will be given.
The ability to cope with the demands of high levels of flexibility and short lead times whilst maintaining standards.
The ability to read and follow instructions.
A flexible attitude to work and an appetite for personal development.
This role is 37.5 hours a week and you will work 5 days out of 7. This may include weekend and Bank Holiday working. Shifts are either 06:00-14:30 or 15:00-23:30.
Please note that public transport to site is limited due to our location and shift times. It is recommended that you have your own means of transport.
What we can offer you:
A competitive salary.
25 days holiday per annum plus 8 days of bank holidays.
Learning and development opportunities.
Company pension.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to Medicash scheme.
Life Assurance.
Access to an online GP.
Other responsibilities include:
Ensuring strict conformance to all Health & Safety procedures.
Packing quality fresh produce products to our Customers’ standards and specifications.
Adhering to all QA guidelines whilst carrying out any task.
Achieving the Key Performance Indicators for any machine and process.
Act in line with the business values and expected behaviours for the role.
Key skills & knowledge:
Previous experience in a similar environment is preferred but full training will be given.
The ability to cope with the demands of high levels of flexibility and short lead times whilst maintaining standards.
The ability to read and follow instructions.
A flexible attitude to work and an appetite for personal development.
This role is 37.5 hours a week and you will work 5 days out of 7. This may include weekend and Bank Holiday working. Shifts are either 06:00-14:30 or 15:00-23:30.
Please note that public transport to site is limited due to our location and shift times. It is recommended that you have your own means of transport.
What we can offer you:
A competitive salary.
25 days holiday per annum plus 8 days of bank holidays.
Learning and development opportunities.
Company pension.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to Medicash scheme.
Life Assurance.
Access to an online GP.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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