Manufacturing Jobs in Ashford

Our client. based in Ashford, has immediate need for experienced or potential production operatives to work in a fast moving Manufacturing facility on a temporary ongoing basis.

This role will include manual handling, quality control and final product preparation on one of the following shifts:

Days: (Rotation weekly Early & Late Shift)
Mon - Thurs 06:00 - 14:00 & 14:00 - 22:00
Fri 06:00 12:30 & 12:30 - 19:00

Nights
Mon -Thurs 22:00 - 06:00
Fri 19:00 - 01:30

Essential skills include, attention to detail, good hand to eye coordination and excellent timekeeping.

Only successful candidates matching...

Our Ashford based client is looking for an experienced shift manager to supervise and oversee their busy cold store operation on a regular night shift.

The suitable candidate will ideally come from a Food Production background and have held supervisory positions within this sector, having the experience to oversee production lines and be able to modify and prioritise workloads and production plans if required and feed back to the line managers.

You will not only need to be extremely organised but IT literate as the role also involves a high level of attention to detail, producing work orders and all relevant paperwork in a timely...

Hygiene Manager - Food
C£33,000 plus benefits
Ashford area
HM/SA

Purpose : An experienced Hygiene Manager is required to manage plant sanitation ensuring food safety during production whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness at all times.

The Role : Hygiene Manager - Food

* Ensure staff have relevant training including chemical awareness.
* Ensure food quality/safety checks and paperwork are completed
* Ensure that plant is cleaned, both deep cleans and daily cleans
* Plan and schedule work for operatives against routine schedules.
* Work with Plant Engineers to ensure synergy between...

This company is the world's largest provider of analytical instruments, equipment, reagents and consumables and software and services for research, analysis discovery and diagnostics.

They are currently seeking to appoint a Lean and Special Projects Coordinator, to coordinate continuous improvement projects and Lean activities for their manufacturing site, based in Ashford. You will act as a champion for continuous improvement activities and deliver special projects/ process improvement projects as directed by the senior management team.

The key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

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Technician/ Cell Leader:

This company is the world's largest provider of analytical instruments, equipment, reagents and consumables and software and services for research, analysis discovery and diagnostics. They are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Technician to the role of Technician/ Cell Leader.

The role is responsible for effectively dealing with any technical issues, tool or material changes within the IVD production facility. You will be a real team player who will assist with technical issues/ tool changes within other production cells as directed. You will provide the IVD cell with everything needed to run during...

This company is the world leader in serving science, with annual sales of nearly $12 billion we employ 39,000 people worldwide.

Their site in Ashford is a growing business operating a busy 24/7 shift pattern and specialising in the manufacture of high quality, thin wall plastics. They are striving to become a global centre of excellence and are increasing their portfolio to ensure they stay competitive and cutting edge. They need talented Tool Makers to help ensure they can provide excellent support to the production teams across all shifts.

Key Accountabilities:

- Preparation and maintenance of existing tooling according...

An exciting new role for a CNC Machinist is now available to join our large client based in Ashford

The successful candidate will need to have:

- Comprehensive experience in machining
- Experience of Heidenhein controls
- Experience in using CNC Milling Machines
- Ability to work to tight tolerances
- Observing health and safety regulations
- Able to work as part of a team

This position will be rewarded with a fantastic package and the chance for a very rewarding career with a forward thinking, expanding company.

Please send your CV to be considered for this role.

Office Angels is an...

Production Supervisor / Team Leader
C£25000 plus benefits
Ashford area
ASM/SA

Expanding Manufacturing Company within FMCG, is looking to recruit 3 Production Supervisors / Team Leaders who can provide consistent shift support, ensuring efficient production and the highest standards of quality. Driving performance through training and development to the production team to deliver a first class product to theircustomers

The Role ; Production Supervisor / Team Leader

* Deliver the highest standard of consistent training and assessment to all production areas
* Ensure that production needs and the overall training...

Are you a Graduate (or equivalent) with stock control experience?

If so then we may have an exciting new opportunity for you!

We are currently recruiting for a Stock Co-ordinator to work in Ashford.

Duties will include to:
- Maintain stock and service levels
- Ensure that the communication with all customers and suppliers is maintained
- Obtain, produce and evaluate information on supply operations and supplier relationships to support improvements for meeting the company objectives.
- Contribute towards the planning, monitoring and control of service standards
- Ensure that forecasts are maintained
- Control...

*** URGENT - Calling all Asbestos Surveyors!***

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Asbestos Surveyor to join a rapidly expanding Ashford based company with Nationwide Coverage.

You must -
*Hold a P402 certificate (they would also like a S301 if possible, but this is NOT essential)
*Hold a valid UK Driving Licence

You will be expected to -
*Travel nationwide to various sites, possibly leading to International travel in the future
*Be highly experienced at locating and assessing asbestos risk areas
*Be proficient at collating information gained from a site visit into a structured survey format

Our well established global client based in Ashford is looking for a candidate to complete an ongoing - temporary assignment.

We are looking for skilled Manufacturing Operatives to follow precisely and weigh all raw materials as per formulae in preparation for use in production, and to comply with COSHH in respect of handling raw materials.

Candidates need to have a strong level of GMP, Health & Safety awareness, attention to detail as well as being reliable, trustworthy and committed to completion of the placement as a long term venture.

We are paying £7.09p/h for a rotating day shift pattern which is detailed below:-

Our well established global client based in Ashford is looking for a candidates to complete an ongoing - temporary assignment.

We are looking for skilled Manufacturing Operative to work as part of the Manufacturing Team to produce bulk using vessels and equipment, optimising processes in order to consistently maximise Health & Safety, Quality, Efficiency and Productivity by complying with company procedures.

Candidates need to have a strong level of attention to detail as well as being reliable, trustworthy and committed to completion of the placement as a long term venture.

We are paying £7.09 for days & £8.18p/h for...

Due to expansion there is now a requirement for a Sales Account Manager / Business Development Specialist to join a leading company in Ashford, Kent. As Sales Account Manager you MUST have experience of wide format printing. Salary package is Negotiable, c£40,000 + phone + expenses + healthcare.

You will be joining a well-established organisation that can offer an extensive portfolio of products and services within the digital and litho markets. Their product list includes exhibition stands, signs and flags, banners and textiles.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Providing sales and business development experience within...

Our client is currently looking to recruit a motivated, inspirational and career driven Team Leader to work within a busy cold store. Within this position you will be responsible for your night shifts daily performance including equipment and people.

Duties:

Work closely with other Team Leaders, their teams and other departments to maximise efficiency
Champion continuous improvement in the Coldstore.
Proactively deal with performance and welfare issues in their teams.
Deliver and motivate strategic goals and objectives to Coldstore employees in a clear and concise manner
Champion the need for change and encourage...

Key Requirements

Institute of Packaging Accreditation at Diploma level, or equivalent Packaging engineering Qualification (City & Guilds or similar).
At least two years experience in a Packaging Technology/Pharmaceutical factory environment.
Good analytical and problem solving abilities.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Computer literate - experienced with standard programs: Word, Excel, Lotus notes.

Key Responsibilities

Progressing Packaging Services Mini Projects (PSMPs) to support Customer and Site expectations.
Execution, of activities relating to specific packaging projects
Provision...

Hygiene Manager

Kent

£35,000 - £38,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Hygiene Manager to join a forward thinking and growing company that supplies chilled / high care products to all the major multiples.

Within this role you will be responsible for ensuring that a comprehensive cleaning plan is in place, reviewed and developed within the factory throughout the 24hr operation. You will also take total ownership of key site service contracts, including Laundry, Chemical supply, Consumables, PPE & Waste. Ensure that they are managed within budgetary targets. This role will also involve a number of on site...

FOOD MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY!!! PREVIOUS FOOD EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL!!!

A vacancy for a QA / Laboratory Assistant has become available to work for this fast-growing ambient food manufacturer. The successful candidate will report directly to the Quality Manager.

Main Responsibilities:

• Liaising with suppliers to obtain certificates of analysis/conformance for raw materials in a timely manner.
• Liaising with customers to provided certificates of analysis/conformance for the finished products.
• Conducting Laboratory testing.
• Positively releasing raw materials and finished product.
• Monitoring factory activities...

A global leader in the Automotive Industry is looking to recruit a Quality Engineer to improve and maintain levels of Quality Systems within the company and throughout the supply chain by utilising problem solving tools & techniques and the application of lean methodology. This role will give you the opportunity to ensure that projects satisfy the requirements of TS16949 and APQP.

As the Quality Engineer…

You'll be required to assess the quality systems and to recommend improvements, in order to ensure the supply of quality assured components and assemblies. You'll introduce change within manufacturing by supporting the...

Maintenance/Service Engineer - Kent

Salary - £26,000 + Competitive Benefits Package

This company who deal with the design and Service of packaging are looking for a Service/Maintenance engineer to join their service team. The company has an extensive customer base globally.

They need a service engineer to work across the south of England and abroad to go out to their customers and service the packing machinery. The ideal candidate will have experience of mechanical and electrical maintenance and have some experience of PLC's.

This would suit a current maintenance engineer looking to get out of a site based role...

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge?

If so then we may have a position for you!!

We are recruiting for a well established company in South East Kent that are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to manage a number of projects across a wide variety of sectors. The talented individual will come from a consultancy background and have the ability to run/administer and cost manage multiple projects.

Requirements:

-Proof of contract experience, bill of quantities production and excellent client facing skills.
-Educated to HND/HNC level or equivalent within a construction related discipline...