Barfoots of Botley
Production Operator
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Production Operator
Chichester & Pagham, West Sussex
Full Time, Permanent. Day Shift
4 Days On, 4 Days Off
Start a career with one of the UK’s Leading Fresh Produce Businesses
At Barfoots, we're passionate about producing high-quality fresh vegetables for leading UK retailers. Every day, our Production teams play a vital role in ensuring our products are prepared, packed and delivered to the highest standards.
We're looking for enthusiastic, reliable people who enjoy working as part of a team. Previous manufacturing experience isn't essential—we'll provide all the training you need to succeed.
What you will be doing:
- Preparing fresh produce for packing
- Sorting and grading products to quality standards
- Packing and labelling finished products
- Carrying out visual quality checks
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety
- Working with your team to meet daily production targets
- Keeping your work area clean, organised and safe
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Full Training Provided:
We'll support you from day one with a comprehensive induction covering:
- Food Safety Level 2
- Allergen Awareness
- Manual Handling
- COSHH
- Safe working practices
- Production processes
Working Environment
You'll be working in a temperature-controlled fresh produce facility (typically 3°C–5°C). The role involves standing for long periods and some manual handling.
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What we are looking for:
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
- A strong team player
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Reliability and commitment
- Ability to undertake manual handling and standing for extended periods
Why join Barfoots?
- Permanent, full-time employment
- Full training provided
- Career development opportunities
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to progress into Skilled Operator, Technical Operator and Team Leader roles
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