Skilled Operator

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and development

Job summary

Barfoots is seeking Skilled Production Operators to maintain and improve production lines in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility in West Sussex. You will operate automated equipment, set up lines for daily operations, perform changeovers, and contribute to continuous improvement within a modern manufacturing environment.

The role involves working a 4-on/4-off day shift and staying compliant with safety and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experienced in operating machinery and driving production performance.
• Food manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Experience in a modern manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated production equipment.
• Set up production lines for daily operation.
• Carry out product and machine changeovers.
• Monitor line performance and respond to production issues.
• Record and review SIC (Short Interval Control) data.
• Carry out routine operational checks and minor adjustments.
• Work with Engineering and Quality teams to minimise downtime.
• Promote safe working practices and food safety compliance.

Skills

Operating machinery

Problem solving

Job description

Chichester & Pagham, West Sussex. Full Time Permanent. Day Shift: 4 Days On, 4 Days Off

Help keep our production lines performing at their best!

Barfoots is one of the UK's leading growers and suppliers of fresh produce, supplying major retailers with premium vegetables throughout the year. We're looking for experienced Skilled Production Operators who enjoy operating machinery, solving problems and driving production performance.

You'll be responsible for ensuring production equipment runs safely and efficiently while supporting colleagues to achieve operational targets. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with food manufacturing or production experience looking to develop their technical skills within a modern manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

You'll play a key role in delivering safe and efficient production by:

• Operating and monitoring automated production equipment
• Setting up production lines for daily operation
• Carrying out product and machine changeovers
• Monitoring line performance and responding to production issues
• Recording and reviewing Short Interval Control (SIC) data
• Carrying out routine operational checks and minor adjustments
• Working alongside Engineering and Quality teams to minimise downtime
• Promoting safe working practices and food safety compliance

What you'll receive

• Structured training and ongoing development
• Opportunities to progress into Technical Operator and supervisory roles
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

This role is based within a busy fresh produce manufacturing facility operating in temperature-controlled conditions (typically 3°C–5°C). The role includes prolonged standing, manual handling and regular interaction with automated production equipment.

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of production equipment, develop your technical capability and make a real impact on operational performance, we'd like to hear from you.