Production Operator

Barfoots; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Career development opportunities

Permanent, full-time employment

Friendly and supportive team

Job summary

Barfoots in Chichester is seeking a Production Operator for a full-time, permanent role on the day shift. The schedule is 4 days on, 4 days off, with training provided to help you succeed in a busy, temperature-controlled fresh produce facility.

No prior manufacturing experience is required as comprehensive induction covers safety, quality, and production processes. Join a friendly team with clear career progression into higher operator roles.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented approach and strong work ethic.
• Clear communication and reliability in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh produce for packing.
• Sorting and grading products to quality standards.
• Packing and labelling finished products.
• Carrying out visual quality checks.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Working with your team to meet daily production targets.
• Keeping your work area clean, organised and safe.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Reliable

Good communication

Manual handling

Hygiene and food safety

Job description

Production Operator

Chichester & Pagham, West Sussex

Full Time, Permanent. Day Shift

4 Days On, 4 Days Off

Start a career with one of the UK’s Leading Fresh Produce Businesses

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're looking for enthusiastic, reliable people who enjoy working as part of a team. Previous manufacturing experience isn't essential—we'll provide all the training you need to succeed.

What you will be doing:

No two days are the same. Depending on the department you're working in, you'll help with a range of production activities, including:

• Preparing fresh produce for packing
• Sorting and grading products to quality standards
• Packing and labelling finished products
• Carrying out visual quality checks
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety
• Working with your team to meet daily production targets
• Keeping your work area clean, organised and safe

Full Training Provided:

We'll support you from day one with a comprehensive induction covering:

• Food Safety Level 2
• Allergen Awareness
• Manual Handling
• COSHH
• Safe working practices
• Production processes

Working Environment

You'll be working in a temperature-controlled fresh produce facility (typically 3°C–5°C). The role involves standing for long periods and some manual handling.

If you're looking for a secure role with training, development and genuine career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

What we are looking for:

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• A strong team player
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Reliability and commitment
• Ability to undertake manual handling and standing for extended periods

Why join Barfoots?

• Permanent, full-time employment
• Full training provided
• Career development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to progress into Skilled Operator, Technical Operator and Team Leader roles