At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee production lines and ensure efficient operation in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Barfoots, a growing company committed to sustainability and employee development.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, online GP access, and discounted leisure memberships.
- Other info: Flexible 4 on, 4 off shifts with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in food production.
- Qualifications: Experience in operating production machinery and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
- Description
- 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
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Previous experience of operating production machinery in a factory environment
- Previous experience overseeing a production line
- Previous 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
Benefits
Why Work for 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
- Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
- Committed to Sustainability
Senior Production Operator in Chichester employer: Barfoots of Botley
Barfoots of Botley is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and efficiency in food production. With a unique 4 on/4 off schedule, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance alongside competitive bonuses and robust training programmes that foster personal and professional growth. Located in the picturesque Chichester area, Barfoots provides a rewarding environment for those seeking meaningful employment in the food manufacturing industry.
