Production Operative

Barfoots of Botley; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Productivity bonus

Job summary

Barfoots of Botley is seeking Production Operatives for its Chichester and Pagham facilities. You will join a busy fresh-vegetable production team, with training provided and opportunities to advance as you gain experience on complex lines.

The role involves standing for long periods in a cold environment, with 4 days on and 4 days off day shifts. Welome bonus and productivity incentives are available for eligible operators.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production is welcome but full training will be provided.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and undertake manual handling.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh produce for production and packing.
• Sort and grade products to quality standards.
• Pack, seal and label finished products.
• Carry out visual quality checks and report concerns promptly.
• Monitor line performance, output and product quality.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and minor adjustments.
• Maintain high levels of food safety, hygiene and housekeeping.
• Follow health and safety procedures and report risks.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Production Operatives

Location: Chichester and Pagham, West Sussex
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Shift: Day shift — 4 days on, 4 days off; 12-hour shifts
Additional payments: Welcome bonus and productivity bonus for eligible Skilled Operators

Join the Barfoots production team

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

At Barfoots, we're passionate about producing high-quality fresh vegetables for leading UK retailers. Every day, our Production teams play a vital role in ensuring our products are prepared, packed and delivered to the highest standards.

We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic Production Operators to join our teams in Chichester and Pagham. We welcome applicants with different levels of experience, from people beginning a career in food production to experienced operators who can set up machinery, run complex production lines and support other team members.

Working environment

This is an active role within a busy fresh-food manufacturing facility. Production areas are temperature controlled and are normally maintained at approximately 3°C–5°C.

The role involves standing for extended periods, some manual handling and, depending on experience, working with automated production and packaging equipment. Appropriate clothing, equipment and training will be provided.

Requirements

What you’ll be doing

As part of our Production team, you will help us produce safe, high-quality products while meeting daily production targets.

Your responsibilities may include:

• 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

Experienced operators may also be responsible for:

• Running two or more complex production or packaging machines
• Carrying out basic planned maintenance activities
• Overseeing the safe and efficient operation of a production line
• Supporting and guiding production operatives and agency colleagues
• Ensuring production records are complete, timely and accurate
• Using production information to identify problems and improve performance

What we’re looking for

For all applicants, we are looking for:

• A positive attitude and dependable approach to work
• A strong work ethic and commitment to completing each shift
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Close attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment
• A willingness to follow food-safety, hygiene and health-and-safety procedures
• The ability to undertake manual handling and remain standing for extended periods

Previous food-production or manufacturing experience is helpful but is not essential for entry-level appointments, as full training will be provided.

Benefits

Why join Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status.
• Company pension scheme
• 24/7 Online GP access
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunities
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
• Committed to Sustainability