Production OperatorChichester & Pagham, West SussexFull Time, Permanent. Day Shift4 Days On, 4 Days OffStart a career with one of the UK’s Leading Fresh Produce BusinessesAt 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:No two days are the same. Depending on the department you're working in, you'll help with a range of production activities, including:· 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 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 EnvironmentYou'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.If you're looking for a secure role with training, development and genuine career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.RequirementsWhat we are looking for:A positive attitude and strong work ethic Good communication skillsAttention to detailA strong team playerComfortable working in a fast-paced environment Reliability and commitmentAbility to undertake manual handling and standing for extended periods BenefitsWhy 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
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:
No two days are the same. Depending on the department you're working in, you'll help with a range of production activities, including:
· 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
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.
If you're looking for a secure role with training, development and genuine career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
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
Benefits
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
Growing is in our nature. Over 50 years ago, we started life as a small family farm with a handful of people and a modest range of crops. Today, we’re a global farming and food business working thousands of acres and employing thousands of people around the world to grow, process, pack and market a range of fresh produce. Supplying our premium produce to some of the UK’s leading retailers and restaurants, we are very proud of what we do and how we do it. With our impressive green credentials, we truly are committed to sustainability, demonstrating continued investment in the latest technologies to help maintain our carbon neutral footprint. We provide our people with the inspiration and opportunities to grow and develop through our programme of on-going training. Being truly passionate about what we do and how we do it, we provide a supportive and diverse environment in which people can learn new skills and improve their capabilities to become leaders and pioneer sin both their fields and ours.
Growing is in our nature. Over 50 years ago, we started life as a small family farm with a handful of people and a modest range of crops.
Today, we’re a global farming and food business working thousands of acres and employing thousands of people around the world to grow, process, pack and market a range of fresh produce. Supplying our premium produce to some of the UK’s leading retailers and restaurants, we are very proud of what we do and how we do it. With our impressive green credentials, we truly are committed to sustainability, demonstrating continued investment in the latest technologies to help maintain our carbon neutral footprint.
We provide our people with the inspiration and opportunities to grow and develop through our programme of on-going training. Being truly passionate about what we do and how we do it, we provide a supportive and diverse environment in which people can learn new skills and improve their capabilities to become leaders and pioneer sin both their fields and ours.
