Skilled Operator

Barfoots of Botley; Pagham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Free onsite parking

Development opportunities

Cycle to work

Job summary

Barfoots of Botley is seeking reliable Production Operators to join our teams in Chichester and Pagham. We welcome applicants with varying experience levels, from those starting a career in food production to seasoned operators who can set up machinery and run production lines.

Work is in a busy fresh food manufacturing facility with temperature-controlled areas around 3°C–5°C. All necessary clothing, equipment and training are provided to help you perform safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh produce for production and packing.
• Sort and grade products against quality standards.
• Pack, seal and label finished products.
• Carry out visual quality checks and report concerns.
• Monitor line performance, output and product quality.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and minor adjustments.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures and report risks.
• Run two or more complex production or packaging machines.
• Oversee safe and efficient operation of a production line.
• Support production operatives and agency colleagues.
• Ensure production records are complete, timely and accurate.
• Use production information to identify problems and improve performance.

Job description

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 What you'll be doing As part of our Production team, you will help us produce safe, high quality products while meeting daily production targets.

Responsibilities

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 activitiesOverseeing 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

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.

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