Production Operator

Barfoots Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Career development opportunities

Permanent, full-time employment

Job summary

Barfoots is hiring a Production Operator in Chichester, West Sussex. The role is full-time with 4 days on, 4 days off, in a temperature-controlled facility (3°C–5°C). You will join a team to prepare, sort, pack and label products and ensure hygiene and safety standards are met.

Full training will be provided, including Food Safety Level 2, Allergen Awareness and COSHH. The position offers stable employment with clear career development opportunities within Barfoots’ production teams.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications stated in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh produce for packing.
• Sorting and grading products to quality standards.
• Packing and labelling finished products.
• Carrying out visual quality checks.
• Maintaining 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