Chilled Intake Team Lead — Weekend Shift (Forklift)

Albert Bartlett; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Training and career development

Staff discount scheme

Family-owned business

Job summary

Albert Bartlett in Airdrie is seeking a Chilled Intake Team Leader to manage the weekend intake operation on a 7 days over 14 days pattern (7AM-7PM or 7PM-7AM). The role offers an hourly rate of £15.56–£16.53 and requires a forklift licence with experience in food manufacturing or FMCG.

You will lead the intake team, ensure materials are received, checked and booked into stock, and drive safety, quality and continuous improvement across the department.

Qualifications

• Leadership or supervisory experience within manufacturing, logistics or warehouse operations.
• Strong organisational and communication skills; ability to motivate teams.
• Experience working in fast-paced operational environments; IT literate with stock control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the Chilled Intake team across the weekend shift.
• Ensure all raw materials are received, checked and booked into stock accurately.
• Manage labour resources to meet operational requirements.
• Monitor departmental KPIs and implement improvements where required.
• Ensure Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality standards are followed at all times.
• Conduct team briefings and communicate key business updates.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Complete shift reports and maintain accurate operational records.
• Liaise with Production, Planning, Technical and Warehouse teams.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the department.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Organisation

Communication

People management

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Forklift licence (Counterbalance)

Stock control systems

Job description

Albert Bartlett in Airdrie is seeking a Chilled Intake Team Leader to manage the weekend intake operation on a 7 days over 14 days pattern (7AM-7PM or 7PM-7AM). The role offers an hourly rate of £15.56–£16.53 and requires a forklift licence with experience in food manufacturing or FMCG.

You will lead the intake team, ensure materials are received, checked and booked into stock, and drive safety, quality and continuous improvement across the department.