Total 34 Manufacturing / Production job vacancies in Ashford / Canterbury / Margate, CT9 4AN

HRGO are recruiting for a Production Operative on behalf of our client in Headcorn, on the outskirts of Ashford.

This is an ongoing temporary role with the possibility of becoming permanent. Experience working on a production line is desirable and an immediate start is available for the right candidate.

Duties include:

• Working on a Production line.
• Getting products ready for delivery
• Loading heavy materials into the machines
• Moving pallets around the factory.

The role is Monday to Friday and there are 2 shift patterns, and these will rotate weekly.

• AM- 7am-3pm
• PM -3pm-11pm

Please only apply if you can cover both shift patterns. Rate of pay is £11.44ph.

If you feel you have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date CV! If you have not been contacted within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are currently looking to recruit a Machine Assistant on the night shift.

Working in a manufacturing environment you will be operating the machines that manufactures packaging solutions.

Previous experience working as a Machine Assistant would be an advantage, but experience working within a fast-paced factory environment would be considered.

Working hours are Monday 8.30pm - 6.15am, Tuesday - Thursday 9.00pm - 6.15am.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing company with excellent working conditions and supportive colleagues.

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HRGO are currently recruiting for a Welder, Fabricator & Assembly Operative for our client based in Ashford.

This is a perm opportunity.

Our client is currently looking for someone who is an qualified and experienced operative who has the ability to Weld, Fabricate and Assemble their diverse product range to a given drawing and specification.

Hours:

Mon - Thurs, 0800 - 1700

Fri, 0800 - 1600

Pay:

£13.50ph + bonus incentive

£32,211 Annual (including bonus incentive)

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking the Welding, Fabrication and Assembly process for steel components
• Ensuring quality, consistency and integrity of the weld and fabrication process
• Able to self-inspect and complete work to the Quality Standards the Business Adheres to.
• Being Pro-active with your role, highlighting and recording any possible issues / problems / variances during the weld and fabrication process, as well as contributing any ideas and suggestions to the company
• To assist with general housekeeping and general production operations as required.

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous Welding & Fabricating Experience is essential

If this sounds like an ideal role for you, then please apply today!

HRGO Ashford Branch

Food Production Team Lead

Location: Margate, Kent

Industry: Food Production

Contract: Perm

Shifts: Afternoons - 13:00 - 23:00 ~ 37.5 hours a week

Salary: £12.21 per hour

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader to join our clients Food Production team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food production and leadership skills to support the shift supervisor in ensuring the safe and efficient production of high-quality food products.

Key Responsibilities:

Check the quality of products, including weights, measures, and bake profiles

Supervise and manage team members, providing guidance and support

Ensure production targets are met consistently

Monitor shift performance targets

Ensure Health and Safety procedures and policies are followed at all times

Conduct spot checks on all processes from mixing to packing finished products

Encourage and develop team members to achieve their full potential

Report food safety and quality issues as they occur

Ensure hygiene standards are met for pre and post-production activities

Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards and ensure they are followed by the team

Process and complete documentation accurately for safe production and full traceability

Ensure the bakery is audit-ready at all times

Report machine breakdowns and defects following the correct procedure

Attend SIC review meetings and provide feedback on performance

Conduct performance reviews for team members at the set frequency

Communicate relevant information to team members, such as actions from near-miss reports

Identify training requirements for the team and yourself and communicate them to the line manager

Qualifications and Skills:

Previous experience in a food production environment

Strong leadership and communication skills

Knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production targets

Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities

Team player with a positive attitude

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

High attention to detail and quality standards

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for food production and team leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and help us deliver high-quality products to our customers.

Production Planning Lead

Location: Margate, Kent

Industry: Food Production

Contract: Perm

Days: Monday - Friday

Salary: Up to £30,000 PA ~ DOE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Planning Lead to join our operations team. The Production Planning Lead will be responsible for overseeing the planning and coordination of production schedules, materials supply schedules, and maintenance schedules to ensure efficient operations and timely delivery of products to customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations planning, inventory management, and production scheduling within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Receive and review customer orders to initiate production planning process

- Construct rolling weekly production schedule using customer order data, product stock information, and customer forecasts

- Develop rolling weekly materials supply schedule using customer order data, raw material and WIP stock information, and customer forecasts

- Collaborate with Warehouse Manager to align production schedule with stock availability

- Integrate and optimise planned maintenance schedule with production schedule in collaboration with Maintenance Lead

- Maintain a rolling 52-week production forecast based on customer forecast and order data

- Identify opportunities for optimisation of production schedules and capacity planning

- Maintain real-time overview of production through Short Interval Control and Management Control and Reporting System

- Lead stock take activities and ensure accurate maintenance of materials, WIP, and finished goods stocks

- Complete daily reporting requirements and performance analysis, reporting to Sales & Operations Manager and Management Team

- Develop daily materials supply schedule to meet production needs and achieve customer service targets

- Identify and communicate risks to service and supply, analyse solutions, and implement best fit solutions

Qualifications and Skills:

- Proven experience in operations planning, production scheduling, and inventory management in a manufacturing environment ideally within a food production environment

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

- Proficiency in using planning tools and software

- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

- Experience with Short Interval Control and Maintenance Management Systems is a plus

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for optimising operations and delivering exceptional customer service, we invite you to apply for the position of Operations Planning Lead. Join our clients team and play a key role in driving operational excellence and achieving our production goals.

Do currently work in Construction? Are you a 360 Operator within the civil engineering space and looking for a new opportunity? If the answers is yes, we have roles opening with a reputable civil engineering company in the Canterbury area.

• Role: 360 Operator

• Location: Canterbury
• Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
• Start date: ASAP
• Pay rate: £21-22 per hour.
• Fawkes & Reece contact: Shay Tobin (Brighton Office)

The company:

A well-established national civil engineering company that focuses on the highways, bridges, airports, sewage systems, pipelines, and railways.

The role:

As a Civil Engineering operative, you will be responsible for:

• Trench work
• Duct laying
• Backfill and reinstatement work.
• Utility main laying

About you:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working within the civil engineering space.
• Be able to work in a team or alone.
• Conscious of health & safety

To be successful in your application for this role you will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• You will need a current and valid CPCS card.
• Any of the following qualifications would be an additional benefit; street works; abrasive wheels and manual handling.
• Fit for work would be desirable.

What to do next:

If this role meets your expectations and aspirations, please click the apply now link. If this one is not for you, but you would like to discuss other options or for us to act as an agent to secure you a new contract please do not hesitate to call Shay on 07752467534 for a confidential consultation.

Food Production Operatives - Day Shift

Location :　Margate, CT9

Pay Rate:　£11.44 p/hr

Shift: Monday ~ Thursday 5am - 3pm

HR GO have this excellent opportunity for you to work with our client, a food manufacturing company. Based in Thanet. Our client is looking to employ Bakery Operatives to work on a temporary to permanent contact.

The ideal candidates MUST have a food production background.

Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

- weigh out quantities of ingredients.

- dividing portions

- mix ingredients by hand or with catering machinery.

- prepare dough

- bake products in batches in industrial ovens.

- make quality checks.

If you feel that you have what it takes to be a baker operative, we would love to hear from you, apply today.

We endeavour to respond to all applications; however, due to the large volume this isn't always possible. If you haven't heard from us within seven days, please assume you have not been successful for this role. Thank you for your interest and please continue to look at our website for future opportunities.

We are currently looking to recruit a Machine Assistant on a long term basis for our client based in Ashford

Working in a manufacturing environment you will be operating the machines that manufactures packaging solutions.

Previous experience working as a Machine Assistant would be an advantage, but experience working within a fast-paced factory environment would be considered.

Working hours are on a rotating shift Monday to Thursday 6am - 2.00pm and 2pm - 10.00pm and Fridays 6.00am - 11.30am and 11.30am -5.00pm.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing company with excellent working conditions and supportive colleagues.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

Food Production Operatives - Night Shift

Location :　Margate, CT9

Pay Rate:　£11.44 p/hr (£8 uplift for each completed night shift)

Shift: Night Shift - Sunday - Wednesday ~ 7pm - 5am

HR GO have this excellent opportunity for you to work with our client, a food manufacturing company. Based in Thanet. Our client is looking to employ Bakery Operatives to work on a temporary to permanent contact.

The ideal candidates MUST have a food production background.

Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

- weigh out quantities of ingredients.

- dividing portions

- mix ingredients by hand or with catering machinery.

- prepare dough

- bake products in batches in industrial ovens.

- make quality checks.

If you feel that you have what it takes to be a baker operative, we would love to hear from you, apply today.

We endeavour to respond to all applications; however, due to the large volume this isn't always possible. If you haven't heard from us within seven days, please assume you have not been successful for this role. Thank you for your interest and please continue to look at our website for future opportunities.

CNC Operator

Location: Ashford

Overview of Role

We are looking for skilled CNC Operator with a keen eye for detail and a passion for maintaining high-quality standards. You will be responsible for ensuring daily line performance, upholding product specifications, and meeting stringent quality standards. This role requires adherence to all site safety procedures and a proactive, flexible approach to work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and optimise daily line performance.
• Ensure product specifications and quality standards are consistently met.
• Adhere to all site safety procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with team members.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

What we're looking for:

• Previous CNC programming experience is essential.
• A sound understanding of Health and Safety practices.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A good team player with a "can-do" attitude.
• Computer literacy and capability to operate machinery using touch screen panels.
• Exceptional eye for detail.
• Doosan or Fanuc experience ideally

Benefits:

• 21 + 8 Bank Holidays rising to 26 + 8 Bank Holidays over time
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance + Medicash
• On-site parking

CVs in Word Format to s.visser@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

HRGO are currently recruiting for a Welder, Fabricator & Assembly Operative for our client based in Ashford.

This is a perm opportunity.

Our client is currently looking for someone who is an qualified and experienced operative who has the ability to Weld, Fabricate and Assemble their diverse product range to a given drawing and specification.

Hours:

Mon - Thurs, 0800 - 1700

Fri, 0800 - 1600

Pay:

£13.50ph + bonus incentive

£32,211 Annual (including bonus incentive)

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking the Welding, Fabrication and Assembly process for steel components
• Ensuring quality, consistency and integrity of the weld and fabrication process
• Able to self-inspect and complete work to the Quality Standards the Business Adheres to.
• Being Pro-active with your role, highlighting and recording any possible issues / problems / variances during the weld and fabrication process, as well as contributing any ideas and suggestions to the company
• To assist with general housekeeping and general production operations as required.

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous Welding & Fabricating Experience is essential

If this sounds like an ideal role for you, then please apply today!

HRGO Ashford Branch

Do currently work in Construction? Are you a 360 Operator within the civil engineering space and looking for a new opportunity? If the answers is yes, we have roles opening with a reputable civil engineering company in the Ashford area.

• Role: 360 Operator

• Location: Ashford
• Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
• Start date: ASAP
• Pay rate: £21-22 per hour.
• Fawkes & Reece contact: Shay Tobin (Brighton Office)

The company:

A well-established national civil engineering company that focuses on the highways, bridges, airports, sewage systems, pipelines, and railways.

The role:

As a Civil Engineering operative, you will be responsible for:

• Trench work
• Duct laying
• Backfill and reinstatement work.
• Utility main laying

About you:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working within the civil engineering space.
• Be able to work in a team or alone.
• Conscious of health & safety

To be successful in your application for this role you will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• You will need a current and valid CPCS card.
• Any of the following qualifications would be an additional benefit; street works; abrasive wheels and manual handling.
• Fit for work would be desirable.

What to do next:

If this role meets your expectations and aspirations, please click the apply now link. If this one is not for you, but you would like to discuss other options or for us to act as an agent to secure you a new contract please do not hesitate to call Shay on 07752467534 for a confidential consultation.

Do currently work in Construction? Are you a 360 Operator within the civil engineering space and looking for a new opportunity? If the answers is yes, we have roles opening with a reputable civil engineering company in the Ashford area.

• Role: 360 Operator

• Location: Ashford
• Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
• Start date: ASAP
• Pay rate: £20-22 per hour.
• Fawkes & Reece contact: Shay Tobin (Brighton Office)

The company:

A well-established national civil engineering company that focuses on the highways, bridges, airports, sewage systems, pipelines, and railways.

The role:

As a Civil Engineering operative, you will be responsible for:

• Trench work
• Duct laying
• Backfill and reinstatement work.
• Utility main laying

About you:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working within the civil engineering space.
• Be able to work in a team or alone.
• Conscious of health & safety

To be successful in your application for this role you will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• You will need a current and valid CPCS card.
• Any of the following qualifications would be an additional benefit; street works; abrasive wheels and manual handling.
• Fit for work would be desirable.

What to do next:

If this role meets your expectations and aspirations, please click the apply now link. If this one is not for you, but you would like to discuss other options or for us to act as an agent to secure you a new contract please do not hesitate to call Shay on 07752467534 for a confidential consultation.