Production Operatives

Barfoots of Botley; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company is seeking Skilled and Technical Operators for their busy factories in Bognor Regis. Candidates will operate machinery and supervise production lines while working in a team-oriented setting. Full-time, permanent positions with a 4-day on/off shift pattern. Previous manufacturing experience is preferred, along with good communication skills and attention to detail. The company offers several benefits including a pension scheme and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted leisure membership

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Responsibilities

• Operation and monitoring of production line machinery.
• Set up and operate machinery per specifications.
• Supervise line operators.

Skills

Previous/Similar Factory/Manufacturing Experience

Basic level of English

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Able to work under pressure and to deadlines

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Flexible attitude

Strong team player

Job description

Overview

The Role

Fantastic opportunity to join our busy Production teams across both Chichester and Pagham sites. We are looking for reliable individuals, capable of working effectively and efficiently in a busy, team driven environment. Working across various departments, duties and responsibilities will reflect appropriate experience levels. Ideally with some experience in a similar fast paced environment, we are looking for both Skilled and Technical Operators for our busy factories. Joining a great proactive team, candidates will assist with all steps in the production process, with typical duties for including, but not restricted to:

Responsibilities

Skilled Operators

• Operation and monitoring of production line machinery
• Packaging
• Machine changeovers
• Recording accurate production records
• Short interval control
• Operator supervision where applicable

Technical/Machine Operators

• Set up, operate and adjust machinery to required specifications and perform basic pre-planned maintenance as required
• Operate and maintain a minimum of two complex production machines, including (but not limited to) Strauss, bagging lines, flow wrappers, lidding, Mic Vac and automation lines, achieving required UPM targets
• Supervise line operators and agency staff

Requirements

• Previous/Similar Factory/Manufacturing Experience
• Basic level of English
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• A 'can do' and flexible attitude
• A strong team player with a positive mindset!

Day Shifts: 4 - days on, 4 days off - Full time, permanent positions

Benefits

• Investors In People Silver Award status
• 24/7 On-line GP
• Company pension scheme
• 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
• Rapidly growing company
• Committed to Sustainability - Using our waste to power our site!