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Factory Technical Operator

Chichester, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Mid level

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 pro…

Skills: Production Machinery Operation, Line Oversight, FMCG Experience, Communication Skills, Numerical Skills

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Production Operatives

Bognor Regis, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Mid level

The Role Fantastic opportunity to join our busy Production teams across both Chichester and Pagham sites. We are looking for reliable individuals, capable of working effectively and efficiently in a busy, team driven env…

Skills: Production Line Operation, Machine Changeovers, Production Recording, Operator Supervision, Machine Setup

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Skilled Factory Operator

Chichester, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Mid level

Skilled Operator - Days Shift: 12-hour days 4 days on 4 days off 6am - 6pm or 7am - 7pm Competitive salary + bonus SITE BASED: PO21 3PX About Us Growing is in our nature. Over 40 years ago, we started life as a small fam…

Skills: Machinery Operation, Food Manufacturing, Quality Control, Pre-planned Maintenance, GMP Adherence

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Skilled Factory Operator

Bognor Regis, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Mid level

Skilled Operator - Days Shift: 12-hour days 4 days on 4 days off 6am - 6pm or 7am - 7pm Competitive salary + bonus SITE BASED: PO21 3PX About Us Growing is in our nature. Over 40 years ago, we started life as a small fam…

Skills: Machinery Operation, Food Manufacturing, Quality Control, Preventative Maintenance, GMP

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Engineering Team Leader

Chichester, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Senior

The Role A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Engineering Team Leader to join our busy, multi-site engineering department. To enable us to continue meeting high industry demands and in order to maintain and exceed …

Skills: Team Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, PPM Planning, Root Cause Analysis

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Production Support Engineer

Chichester, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Mid level

About Us Growing is in our nature. Over 50 years ago, we started life as a small family farm with a handful of people and a modest range of crops. Today, we’re a global farming and food business working thousands of acre…

Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fault Diagnosis, Root Cause Analysis, Preventative Maintenance

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Master Data Controller

Chichester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Mid level

About Us Growing is in our nature. Over 50 years ago, we started life as a small family farm with a handful of people and a modest range of crops. Today we are a global farming and food business working thousands of acre…

Skills: ERP Systems, Data Governance, Data Cleansing, Excel, Analytical Skills

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Factory Technical Operator

Barfoots

Chichester, England, United Kingdom • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • Company Pension Scheme, 24/7 Online GP Access, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Program, Benefits Platform, Development Opportunities
  • Posted 3d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Oversee the efficient running of complex production lines and manage line operatives and agency workers. Ensure all products meet quality standards and perform basic pre-planned maintenance on machinery.

Requirements

Requires previous experience operating production machinery and overseeing lines within an FMCG or food production environment. Candidates must possess strong communication, numerical, and analytical skills to work under pressure.

Full job 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

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

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

Related keywords

FMCGFood ProductionFresh ProduceShort Interval ControlSICBagging LinesFlow Wrap LinesLidding LinesMic Vac LinesAutomation LinesHealth & SafetyUPMTemperature Controlled EnvironmentHighfield Qualifications

About Barfoots

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"Look after the land like you are going to farm forever."

Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1976
Headquarters
Bognor Regis, West Sussex
LinkedIn followers
15,122

Our story began in 1976, when Peter Barfoot, a fifth-generation farmer, started growing a single crop in the unique microclimate of the Hampshire Basin. We are still a family-owned business, but we now sustainably grow, prepare and deliver exceptional fresh sweetcorn and speciality vegetables at farms and facilities around the world. We’ve pioneered the supply of many semi-exotic vegetables to the UK. Our customers include the major supermarkets and leading national restaurant chains. We strive to deliver new and exciting ways for consumers to enjoy vegetables that are produced as sustainably as possible. Our founder, Peter Barfoot, has been awarded a CBE for Services to Sustainable Farming and his philosophy remains at the heart of all we do “Look after the land like you are going to farm forever”.

Offices: Sefter farm, Pagham Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO213PX, GB · Apdo de Correos 11, 04700 El Ejido, Almeria, ES · Société de Cultures Légumières, KM2 route de Diama, BP1105 – Saint-Louis, SN

Fresh ProduceSustainabilityButternut Squash & PumpkinSweet PotatoAsparagusSweetcornTenderstem BroccoliCourgettes & MarrowsPeas & BeansChillies
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About Barfoots

LinkedInVisit site

"Look after the land like you are going to farm forever."

Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1976
Headquarters
Bognor Regis, West Sussex
LinkedIn followers
15,122

Our story began in 1976, when Peter Barfoot, a fifth-generation farmer, started growing a single crop in the unique microclimate of the Hampshire Basin. We are still a family-owned business, but we now sustainably grow, prepare and deliver exceptional fresh sweetcorn and speciality vegetables at farms and facilities around the world. We’ve pioneered the supply of many semi-exotic vegetables to the UK. Our customers include the major supermarkets and leading national restaurant chains. We strive to deliver new and exciting ways for consumers to enjoy vegetables that are produced as sustainably as possible. Our founder, Peter Barfoot, has been awarded a CBE for Services to Sustainable Farming and his philosophy remains at the heart of all we do “Look after the land like you are going to farm forever”.

Offices: Sefter farm, Pagham Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO213PX, GB · Apdo de Correos 11, 04700 El Ejido, Almeria, ES · Société de Cultures Légumières, KM2 route de Diama, BP1105 – Saint-Louis, SN

Fresh ProduceSustainabilityButternut Squash & PumpkinSweet PotatoAsparagusSweetcornTenderstem BroccoliCourgettes & MarrowsPeas & BeansChillies
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