Manufacturing Operative

Company: Barfoots Of Botley
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Location: Arundel
Job Description:

Manufacturing Operative Barfoots of Botley Pagham, England, GB

DAYS ONLY – Permanent 4 Days On, 4 Days Off – Chichester & Pagham

Welcome Bonus & Productivity Bonus*

Join our Production Team

At Barfoots, keeping our production lines running safely and efficiently is key to delivering quality fresh produce to our customers. We’re looking for experienced Manufacturing/Production Operators who can help make that happen. You’ll set up and operate production and packaging equipment, complete changeovers, monitor performance and respond quickly when problems arise.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate production lines
  • Operate food production and packaging equipment
  • Complete product and machine changeovers
  • Monitor line performance and respond to problems
  • Carry out routine checks and minor adjustments
  • Record production and Short Interval Control (SIC) information
  • Work with Engineering and Quality teams to reduce downtime
  • Support your team to meet production targets
  • Follow food safety and health and safety standards

You’ll work in a busy fresh food manufacturing environment. Production areas are temperature controlled, typically 3°C-5°C and the role involves standing for long periods, some manual handling and working with automated production equipment.

Requirements

Experience

You’ll ideally have:

  • Experience working with production equipment in a manufacturing environment
  • A good understanding of production processes
  • Good mechanical awareness
  • Confidence identifying and solving minor production problems
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • A positive and proactive approach

Food manufacturing experience is an advantage, but it’s not essential. We also welcome applications from people with relevant experience in similar working environments.

What You’ll Receive

  • Welcome Bonus
  • Productivity Bonus*
  • Days only – no night shifts
  • 4 days on, 4 days off
  • Fantastic Training and development opportunities
  • Progression to Technical Operator or Supervisor
  • Company pension & Life Assurance
  • 24/7 Online GP & Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free onsite parking

If you have experience in a manufacturing environment and want to develop your skills in food production, we’d like to hear from you.

*Productivity Bonus applies to eligible skilled operators, subject to scheme requirements.

Permanent

Salary: £34,359 – £42,759 plus Van, Tools, Company Bonus Scheme and regular overtime.

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Posted: September 5th, 2026