Barfoots of Botley
Factory Operators

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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 environment. Working across various departments, duties and responsibilities will reflect appropriate experience levels. Ideally with some experience in a similar fast paced environment, we are looking for both Skilled and Technical Operators for our busy factories. Joining a great proactive team, candidates will assist with all steps in the production process, with typical duties for including, but not restricted to:
Skilled Operators
- Operation and monitoring of production line machinery
- Packaging
- Machine changeovers
- Recording accurate production records
- Short interval control
- Operator supervision where applicable
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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!


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Why work for Barfoots?
- 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!
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