Production Support Technician - FTC Nights

Barfoots of Botley; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Food Manufacturing company in Chichester is seeking a dedicated Blade Sharpening Technician. This role involves maintaining and sharpening blade sets to ensure optimum performance on the production line during summer nights. Ideal candidates should have FMCG experience, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills. Training will be provided, and the role offers a competitive hourly rate plus bonuses.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted vegetable box scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar FMCG/Food Manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Flexibility to work shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and sharpen blade sets for optimum production.
• Work collaboratively with the production team.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Basic computer literacy

Job description

The Role

Fixed Term Contract (approx 6weeks)

9pm to 8am Sunday to Friday

£18-20 per hour + Bonuses

An exciting opportunity for a dedicated and proactive Blade Sharpening Technician to join our Production team at Barfoots.

As a Blade Sharpening Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of blade sets with a keen attention to detail. You will liaise with the production team to ensure that all the blade sets are performing at their optimum level, adjusting, replacing and sharpening as required, to ensure optimum cut and yield on the production line.

You will play a critical role in assisting the production team to achieve targets and maintain the highest standards of quality and efficiency through our Summer Season. With strong organisational and problem solving skills, the Blade Sharpening Technician will provide a balanced and structured approach, whilst maintaining focus on continuous improvement at every level.

All training will be provided where necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that the spare blade sets are always prepared and ready to be exchanged on the Production line
• Work with the line leader to ensure the blade sets are performing the optimum cut at all times to maximise yield
• Ensure that the exchange of blade sets is carried out in an optimised manner to minimise line downtime
• Ensure that the blade sets are stored in an optimal manner and are handled safely at all times
• Identifying and resolving any production line issues that may arise
• Working closely with engineering team to ensure efficient problem resolution
• Working collaboratively with the production team to meet production targets
• Adhering to health and safety regulations and maintaining a safe working environment

Requirements

• Prior experience in a similar FMCG/Food Manufacturing environment
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform routine maintenance tasks
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow processes and procedures
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Basic computer literacy
• Flexibility to work shifts as required
• Be able to think, communicate and present information effectively

• Investors In People Silver Award status.
• 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