Manufacturing Operative

DAYS ONLY - Permanent 4 Days On, 4 Days Off - Chichester & Pagham

Welcome Bonus & Productivity Bonus*

Join our Production Team

At Barfoots, keeping our production lines running safely and efficiently is key to delivering quality fresh produce to our customers. We're looking for experienced Manufacturing/Production Operators who can help make that happen. You'll set up and operate production and packaging equipment, complete changeovers, monitor performance and respond quickly when problems arise.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production lines
• Operate food production and packaging equipment
• Complete product and machine changeovers
• Monitor line performance and respond to problems
• Carry out routine checks and minor adjustments
• Record production and Short Interval Control (SIC) information
• Work with Engineering and Quality teams to reduce downtime
• Support your team to meet production targets
• Follow food safety and health and safety standards

Working Environment

You'll work in a busy fresh food manufacturing environment. Production areas are temperature controlled, typically 3°C–5°C and the role involves standing for long periods, some manual handling and working with automated production equipment.

Experience

You'll ideally have:

• Experience working with production equipment in a manufacturing environment
• A good understanding of production processes
• Good mechanical awareness
• Confidence identifying and solving minor production problems
• Good attention to detail
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A positive and proactive approach

Food manufacturing experience is an advantage, but it's not essential. We also welcome applications from people with relevant experience in similar working environments.

What You'll Receive

• Welcome Bonus
• Productivity Bonus*
• Competitive salary
• Days only – no night shifts
• 4 days on, 4 days off
• Fantastic Training and development opportunities
• Progression to Technical Operator or Supervisor
• Company pension & Life Assurance
• 24/7 Online GP & Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking

If you have experience in a manufacturing environment and want to develop your skills in food production, we'd like to hear from you.

*Productivity Bonus applies to eligible skilled operators, subject to scheme requirements.