Fresh-Food Production Operator — Training & Growth

Barfoots of Botley; Pagham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Highfield qualifications training

Job summary

Barfoots of Botley in Chichester and Pagham is seeking reliable Production Operators to join our teams. This active role involves working in a temperature-controlled fresh-food facility, standing for long periods, and supporting busy production lines with care and teamwork.

You will prepare fresh produce, sort and pack, carry out quality checks, monitor line performance, and perform basic equipment checks. Full training provided; entry-level welcome.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and dependable approach to work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Close attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to follow food-safety, hygiene and health-and-safety procedures.
• Ability to undertake manual handling and remain standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh produce for production and packing.
• Sorting and grading products against agreed quality standards.
• Packing, sealing and labelling finished products.
• Carrying out visual quality checks and reporting concerns promptly.
• Monitoring line performance, output and product quality.
• Carrying out routine equipment checks and minor adjustments.
• Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and housekeeping.
• Following company health and safety procedures and reporting risks.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety

Manual handling

Good communication

Strong work ethic

Job description

Barfoots of Botley in Chichester and Pagham is seeking reliable Production Operators to join our teams. This active role involves working in a temperature-controlled fresh-food facility, standing for long periods, and supporting busy production lines with care and teamwork.

You will prepare fresh produce, sort and pack, carry out quality checks, monitor line performance, and perform basic equipment checks. Full training provided; entry-level welcome.