# Food Production Operator

> Barfoots of Botley · Pagham, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-19

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Production

## 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 **Food Manufacturing 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.

## 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 attention to detail
-   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.

## Benefits

**What You'll Receive**

-   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._

## Apply

[Apply at Barfoots of Botley](https://apply.workable.com/barfoots-of-botley-2/j/FC327475C3/apply)

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