Factory Technical Operator

Barfoots of Botley Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Barfoots of Botley as a Technical Operator. This role involves overseeing production lines and ensuring efficient operations in a fast-paced factory environment. Candidates should have experience in FMCG or fresh produce, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee assistance program

Development opportunities

Discounted leisure membership

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience of operating production machinery in a factory environment.
• Previous experience overseeing a production line.
• Previous FMCG or Food/Fresh Produce experience.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the efficient and effective running of production lines.
• Ensuring all staff have the correct role training.
• Setting up, running, and adjusting machinery to specified standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good numerical and analytical skills

Good organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

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Technical Operator

An exciting time to join Barfoots! With our continued growth and on-going development, there has never been a better time to join us.

Technical Operator

An exciting time to join Barfoots! With our continued growth and on-going development, there has never been a better time to join us.

The Role:

Applications are welcome from committed, reliable and proactive individuals, capable of operating efficiently in a fast paced, dynamic working environment. Reporting to the Cell Leader you will be working within a team inside the factory overseeing the efficient and effective running of complex production lines. You will also be responsible for the overseeing of line operatives and agency workers, ensuring all data capture is timely and accurate and SIC (short interval control) is being implemented and acted upon.

The Hours:


This role will operate 4 days on, 4 days off, 12-hour shift pattern 6am - 6pm


Please note this position involves working in a temperature controlled (3 to 5ºc) environment.


Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure H&S standards are adhered to whilst complying with the company H&S policies & to report all instances of risk. Reporting any health & safety issues to the Cell leader
• Ensure all staff have the correct role training to carry out assigned tasks
• Ensure that all products meet quality standards
• Set up, run and adjust machinery to the required specification. Be able to conduct basic pre-planned maintenance techniques in line with machines requirements
• To be able to run to targeted UPM over a minimum of two complex machines, a combination of Bagging lines, Flow wrap Lines, Lidding Lines, Mic Vac Lines, Automation Lines
  
  
  

Requirements


Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience of operating production machinery in a factory environment
• Previous experience overseeing a production line
• Previous FMCG or Food/Fresh Produce experience
• Strong communication skills
• English Level 3
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Able to work under pressure & to deadlines
• Good organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
  
  
  

Benefits


Benefits:

• Investors in People - Silver Award status
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee assistance program
• Development opportunities
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
• Rapidly growing company
• Committed to Sustainability

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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