Factory Technical Operator

Full-Time 25000 - 26500 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

Factory Technical Operator

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

The Role

Applications are welcome from committed, reliable and proactive individuals, capable of operating efficiently in a fast paced, dynamic working environment. Reporting to the Cell Leader you will be working within a team inside the factory overseeing the efficient and effective running of complex production lines. You will also be responsible for the overseeing of line operatives and agency workers, ensuring all data capture is timely and accurate and SIC (short interval control) is being implemented and acted upon.

The Hours

This role will operate 4 days on, 4 days off, 12-hour shift pattern

Please note this position involves working in a temperature controlled (3 to 5ºc) environment.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure H&S standards are adhered to whilst complying with the company H&S policies & to report all instances of risk. Reporting any health & safety issues to the Cell leader
Ensure all staff have the correct role training to carry out assigned tasks
Ensure that all products meet quality standards
Set up, run and adjust machinery to the required specification. Be able to conduct basic pre-planned maintenance techniques in line with machines requirements
To be able to run to targeted UPM over a minimum of two complex machines, a combination of Bagging lines, Flow wrap Lines, Lidding Lines, Mic Vac Lines, Automation Lines

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Previous experience of operating production machinery in a factory environment
Previous experience overseeing a production linePrevious FMCG or Food/Fresh Produce experience
Strong communication skills
English Level 3
Good numerical and analytical skills
Able to work under pressure & to deadlines
Good organisational skills
Strong interpersonal skills