Production Operatives

Company: Barfoots
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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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Role detail

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

Working pattern

Day Shifts: 4 days on, 4 days off. Full-time, permanent positions.

Benefits

  • 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

Seniority level

  • Entry level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Production

Industries

  • Manufacturing

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Posted: June 1st, 2026