Through continued company expansion, a unique opportunity has arisen at a leading UK manufacturer in the pet food industry, specialising in creating suet-based products for feeding wild birds. The company has over 30 years’ experience as a leading innovator within the industry with its design, development and core manufacturing business based at its extensive site in Kent.

Reportable to the Production Manager we are looking for 2 motivated individuals to join our growing team based in Sittingbourne.
The successful individuals must be able to work in a busy and fast paced team, where juggling multiple priorities is a must.

The ideal candidate must be:
• Hard working, self-starter who is motivated
• Enjoys working in a busy environment to meet deadlines
• Ability to self-manage whilst also working closely within a team
• High levels of attention to detail, process-driven and willing to re-train
• Previous machine experience is desirable, but not essential as full training will be given

This is a varied role including but not limited to:
• Knowledge of computer systems – full training given
• Able to lead a team and make decisions – with training
• Identify equipment maintenance needs and liaise with the maintenance department
• Investigate production issues and liaise with production & quality assurance managers
• Ensure maintenance of a clean as you go attitude
• Monitor and check the completion of relevant records as per company’s procedures (daily start up checks, production quality checks, traceability sheets, changeover sheets, daily cleaning sheets etc.)
• PPT and/or FLT experience – full training will be given
• Personally, comply with all Health & Safety policies, procedures and risk assessments relevant to role and responsibilities

**** This role is for a pemanant FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY shift (12 hours per day/36 hours per week) ****