Production Operatives

Barfoots; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted leisure membership

Free onsite parking

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is hiring Production Operatives for full-time roles across various locations. The role involves monitoring production line machinery and working within a proactive team. Candidates should have factory experience, a strong team spirit, and basic English skills. This position offers diverse benefits, including a pension scheme, development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous factory or manufacturing experience required.
• Basic level of English is necessary.
• Must have good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production line machinery.
• Conduct machine changeovers as required.
• Supervise line operators and agency staff.

Skills

Factory/Manufacturing Experience

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Numeracy and Literacy Skills

Team Player

Job description

Overview

Barfoots West Sussex, United Kingdom is hiring Production Operatives to join busy production teams across Chichester and Pagham sites.

Role involves joining a proactive team and assisting with all steps in the production process. The role is suitable for candidates with experience in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for Skilled Operators and Technical/Machine Operators.

Responsibilities

• Operation and monitoring of production line machinery
• Packaging
• Machine changeovers
• Recording accurate production records
• Short interval control
• Supervise line operators and agency staff where applicable

Role detail

• Skilled 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

• 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

Working pattern

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production

Industries

• Manufacturing

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