Manufacturing Operative

Barfoots

Pagham

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus

Productivity Bonus

Competitive salary

Days only - no night shifts

4 days on, 4 days off

Training and development opportunities

Progression to Technical Operator or a

Company pension & Life Assurance

24/7 Online GP & Employee Assistance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Barfoots is seeking Manufacturing/Production Operators to join our Chichester/Pagham site. You’ll set up and operate production lines, perform changeovers and monitor performance in a temperature controlled environment with 3°C-5°C.

The role offers a days-only, 4-days-on, 4-days-off pattern, full training, and progression opportunities toTechnical Operator or Supervisor. We value teamwork, attention to detail and proactive problem-solving, with benefits including a Welcome Bonus, Productivity

Qualifications

Experience working with production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Good mechanical understanding of production processes.
Confidence identifying and solving minor production problems.
Good attention to detail and teamwork.
Positive and proactive approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate production lines.
Operate food production and packaging equipment.
Complete product and machine changeovers.
Monitor line performance and respond to problems.
Record production and SIC information.
Work with Engineering and Quality teams to reduce downtime.
Support your team to meet production targets.
Follow food safety and health and safety standards.

Skills

Production equipment experience

Mechanical awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Job description

DAYS ONLY - Permanent 4 Days On, 4 Days Off - Chichester & Pagham

Welcome Bonus & Productivity Bonus*

Join our Production Team

At Barfoots, keeping our production lines running safely and efficiently is key to delivering quality fresh produce to our customers. We're looking for experienced Manufacturing/Production Operators who can help make that happen. You'll set up and operate production and packaging equipment, complete changeovers, monitor performance and respond quickly when problems arise.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

Set up and operate production lines
Operate food production and packaging equipment
Complete product and machine changeovers
Monitor line performance and respond to problems
Carry out routine checks and minor adjustments
Record production and Short Interval Control (SIC) information
Work with Engineering and Quality teams to reduce downtime
Support your team to meet production targets
Follow food safety and health and safety standards

Working Environment

You'll work in a busy fresh food manufacturing environment. Production areas are temperature controlled, typically 3°C-5°C and the role involves standing for long periods, some manual handling and working with automated production equipment.

Requirements

Experience

You'll ideally have:

Experience working with production equipment in a manufacturing environment
A good understanding of production processes
Good mechanical awareness
Confidence identifying and solving minor production problems
Good attention to detail
Good communication and teamwork skills
A positive and proactive approach

Food manufacturing experience is an advantage, but it's not essential. We also welcome applications from people with relevant experience in similar working environments.

Benefits

What You'll Receive