Skilled Operative

Barfoots Of Botley; Arundel; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investors In People Silver Award

Company pension

GP access

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted leisure membership

Cycle to work

Onsite parking

Highfield qualifications training

Job summary

Barfoots Of Botley in West Sussex is seeking reliable Production Operators for our Chichester and Pagham teams. You'll help prepare, pack and quality-check fresh vegetables in a temperature-controlled facility.

Entry is open to all experience levels; training will be provided. Experienced operators may handle multiple machines and oversee a production line. This full-time, day-shift role offers a welcome bonus and progression within a growing food producer serving UK retailers.

Qualifications

• Food production experience is helpful but not essential for entry level roles.
• Ability to follow safety, hygiene and quality procedures.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour day shift on a 4-on/4-off pattern.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh produce for production and packing.
• Sort and grade products against quality standards.
• Pack, seal and label finished products.
• Carry out quality checks and report concerns promptly.
• Monitor line performance and product quality.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and minor adjustments.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and housekeeping.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Food safety awareness

Job description

Skilled Operatives

Location: Chichester and Pagham, West Sussex
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Shift: Day shift - 4 days on, 4 days off; 12 hour shifts
Additional payments: Welcome bonus and productivity bonus for eligible Skilled Operators

Join the Barfoots production team

An exciting time to join Barfoots! With our continued growth and on going development, there has never been a better time to join us.

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 are looking for reliable and enthusiastic Production Operators to join our teams in Chichester and Pagham. We welcome applicants with different levels of experience, from people beginning a career in food production to experienced operators who can set up machinery, run complex production lines and support other team members.

Working environment

This is an active role within a busy fresh food manufacturing facility. Production areas are temperature controlled and are normally maintained at approximately 3°C-5°C.

The role involves standing for extended periods, some manual handling and, depending on experience, working with automated production and packaging equipment. Appropriate clothing, equipment and training will be provided.

Requirements

Your responsibilities may include:

• Preparing fresh produce for production and packing
• Sorting and grading products against agreed quality standards
• Packing, sealing and labelling finished products
• Carrying out visual quality checks and reporting concerns promptly
• Monitoring line performance, output and product quality
• Carrying out routine equipment checks and minor adjustments
• Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and housekeeping
• Following company health and safety procedures and reporting risks

Experienced operators may also be responsible for:

• Running two or more complex production or packaging machines
• Carrying out basic planned maintenance activities
• Overseeing the safe and efficient operation of a production line
• Supporting and guiding production operatives and agency colleagues
• Ensuring production records are complete, timely and accurate
• Using production information to identify problems and improve performance

What we’re looking for

• A positive attitude and dependable approach to work
• A strong work ethic and commitment to completing each shift
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Close attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment
• A willingness to follow food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures
• The ability to undertake manual handling and remain standing for extended periods

Previous food production or manufacturing experience is helpful but is not essential for entry level appointments, as full training will be provided.

Benefits

Why join Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status.
• Company pension scheme
• 24/7 Online GP access
• 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
• Committed to Sustainability