Factory Technical Operator
| Posting date: | 28 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Chichester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barfoots of Botley Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TO28525 |
Summary
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
Benefits:
Investors in People - Silver Award status.
Company pension scheme
Life Assurance
Employee assistance program
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
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
Benefits:
Investors in People - Silver Award status.
Company pension scheme
Life Assurance
Employee assistance program
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