Production Operatives

Barfoots; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in the UK seeks Skilled and Technical Operators for their busy teams in Chichester and Pagham. Candidates should have previous experience in a factory or manufacturing environment. The role includes operating production line machinery, supervising staff, and ensuring production targets are met. The company offers fantastic benefits including a pension scheme, life assurance, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

24/7 On-line GP

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted leisure membership

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous or similar factory/manufacturing experience required.
• Basic level of English communication necessary.
• Good communication skills to interact effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production line machinery.
• Supervise line operators and agency staff.
• Set up and adjust machinery as per specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible attitude

Team player

Job description

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:

Skilled Operators

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

Technical 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

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

Why work for Barfoots?

• 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!