We’re looking for a new Apple Line Wheel Operator to join our Fourayes production team in Bicknor, in the heart of the beautiful Kent countryside.

Company perspective and background

Fourayes Farm Ltd is the UK’s number one fruit grower and processor, supplying superb products for Bakery, desserts, smoothies and the Dairy industry amongst others. We work with the largest retail multiples in the world and have a turnover in excess of £15 million with historically strong operating profits.

We are also an industry innovator.  We invest in the best people and equipment to deliver the best results for our customers.  We also develop ground-breaking new products such as Utterly Fruity (taking fresh apple into applications previously unattainable) and our delicious Plumptious mincemeat.

Fourayes will continue to actively focus on innovation, supporting profitable growth and the consolidation of existing operations.  In order to facilitate this, we require a talented and experienced Food Production Machine Operator to support the company through the changes necessary to achieve our objectives.

Fourayes Farm is the UK’s number one Apple grower and processor, supplying fresh Apple, fruit fillings, Jams, Mincemeats and Purees to the Bakery and Dairy industry, our products are to be found in the end products of the largest multiple retails in the world.

Job Purpose

The Food Production End of Line Stacker will be working in conjunction with the Apple Line Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Apple line Dip Wheel

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safe operation of manufacturing equipment in line with the company H&S policy.
• Quality and food safety of the finished product.
• Follow the production plan ensuring correct quantity/product is safely stacked and secured for despatch.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Education and Qualifications

The successful candidate should be physically fit, have high levels of numeracy and literacy and, will ideally have previous experience of FMCG or food manufacturing, Ideally, they will hold a certificate in basic food hygiene and have been trained in good manual handling practice.

Shift Pattern:

Working Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern with start times between 06:00 and 14:00 in line with the business requirements..

Covid-19 Procedures 2022

We currently have no compulsory requirements to wear face coverings or for lateral flow testing. However, please check for up to date information should you be invited to interview.

Applications 

Please complete the Summary Application Form and send it, together with a copy of your CV, to Hannah Wisbey at: h.wisbey@fourayes.com

Or you can post the completed form and a copy of your CV to H Wisbey, Fourayes Farm Ltd, Bicknor, Sittingbourne, Kent. ME9 8BJ

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your application please email or call on 01622 884230

Put your name down for the Bramley Apple Picking team every Autumn

If you don’t work all week in the factory then you can join the picking team in September & early October. Current rate is £15 per bin for the 1st pick. Also great if you are student looking for holiday work.