Production Operatives

Overview

Barfoots West Sussex, United Kingdom is hiring Production Operatives to join busy production teams across Chichester and Pagham sites.

Role involves joining a proactive team and assisting with all steps in the production process. The role is suitable for candidates with experience in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for Skilled Operators and Technical/Machine Operators.

• Operation and monitoring of production line machinery
• Packaging
• Machine changeovers
• Recording accurate production records
• Short interval control
• Supervise line operators and agency staff where applicable

• Skilled Operators
• Set up, operate and adjust machinery to required specifications and perform basic pre-planned maintenance as required
• Operate and maintain a minimum of two complex production machines, including (but not limited to) Strauss, bagging lines, flow wrappers, lidding, Mic Vac and automation lines, achieving required UPM targets
• Supervise line operators and agency staff

• Technical/Machine Operators
• Set up, operate and adjust machinery to required specifications and perform basic pre-planned maintenance as required
• Operate and maintain a minimum of two complex production machines, including (but not limited to) Strauss, bagging lines, flow wrappers, lidding, Mic Vac and automation lines, achieving required UPM targets
• Supervise line operators and agency staff

• Previous/Similar Factory/Manufacturing Experience
• Basic level of English
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• A "can do" and flexible attitude
• A strong team player with a positive mindset

Day

Shifts:

4 days on, 4 days off. Full-time, permanent positions.

• Investors In People Silver Award status
• 24/7 On-line GP
• 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 - Using our waste to power our site

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Production

• Manufacturing

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