Barfoots of Botley Ltd

Manufacturing Operative

PO21 3PX

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
28 Sep 2026
Closing date
28 Oct 2026

About this role

Manufacturing Operative

Description

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

Working Environment

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.

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

Benefits

Welcome Bonus

Productivity Bonus*

Competitive salary

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.