Assistant Team Leader - Nights

manucomm recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Manucomm Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Production Team Leader for a night shift in Bristol. The role involves supporting the Night Shift Team Leader, leading a small production team, and covering leadership duties as needed.

Ideal candidates have experience in food manufacturing and prior supervision, with a hands-on, practical approach. Engineering/technical experience and FLT competency are advantageous, and you must be able to work 10pm-6am Sunday-Thursday.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar production environment.
• Previous experience supervising or leading people.
• Ambitious and keen to progress into a Team Leader role.
• Practical, hands-on approach with good problem-solving skills.
• Engineering/mechanical/technical experience would be a strong advantage.
• FLT trained bendy or counter balance.
• Reliable and comfortable working independently on a night shift.
• Able to reliably commute to our Bristol site for 10pm starts and 6am finishes.

Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Night Shift Team Leader.
• Lead and motivate the production team to achieve output, quality and safety standards.
• Provide Team Leader cover during holidays and absence.
• Work closely with Engineering to resolve machinery and production issues.
• Assist with basic fault-finding and problem-solving.
• Maintain food safety, quality, health & safety and housekeeping standards.
• Support training, development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Supervising or leading people

Ambitious to progress

Practical problem-solving

Engineering/Mechanical experience

FLT trained (Bendy/Counter Balance)

Tools

FLT forklift training

Job description

Assistant Production Team Leader - Night Shift

Bristol | £29,000-£33,000 DOE +Night Shift Premium | Sunday-Thursday, 10pm-6am

We're looking for an ambitious Assistant Production Team Leader to for a growing food manufacturing business in Bristol.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Operator, Supervisor or Team Leader who is ready to take the next step and develop towards running their own team.

Working alongside our current Night Shift Team Leader, you'll help manage a small team, providing support and stepping up to lead the team when required. You'll also have opportunities to provide cover for other Team Leaders, giving you valuable experience across the wider production operation.

The Role

• Support and deputise for the Night Shift Team Leader.
• Lead and motivate the production team to achieve output, quality and safety standards.
• Provide Team Leader cover during holidays and absence.
• Work closely with Engineering to resolve machinery and production issues.
• Assist with basic fault-finding and problem-solving.
• Maintain food safety, quality, health & safety and housekeeping standards.
• Support training, development and continuous improvement.

About You

• Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar production environment.
• Previous experience supervising or leading people.
• Ambitious and keen to progress into a Team Leader role.
• Practical, hands-on approach with good problem-solving skills.
• Engineering/mechanical/technical experience would be a strong advantage.
• FLT trained bendy or counter balance
• Reliable and comfortable working independently on a night shift.
• Able to reliably commute to our Bristol site for 10pm starts and 6am finishes.

If you're ready to step up from a larger manufacturing environment and want the opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.