Fresh Produce Packhouse Lead - 12h Shifts, 4/5 Days

Interaction Recruitment; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

4 or 5 days per week choice

12-hour shifts 6:30am-6:30pm

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment PLC in Tonbridge is seeking a proactive Production Line Leader for a busy fresh produce packhouse. The role oversees day-to-day line operations, ensuring targets, quality, and safety standards are met within 12-hour shifts.

The ideal candidate will have fresh produce experience, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to drive performance and continuous improvement. Permanent role with full-time hours and flexible 4/5 day patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh food production, packhouse or supervisory role.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safety procedures.
• Good physical fitness for a demanding environment.
• Own transport is essential due to site location.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operatives, provide clear instructions, and promote teamwork.
• Own and manage production lines to meet targets and deadlines.
• Ensure correct fruit, packaging, labels, weights and customer specs.
• Monitor quality and report issues or trends promptly.
• Maintain setup, cleaning and readiness of lines for each run.
• Collaborate with Planning, Warehouse, QC and Production Management.

Skills

Fresh produce experience

Team leadership

Quality focus

Food safety awareness

Job description

Interaction Recruitment PLC in Tonbridge is seeking a proactive Production Line Leader for a busy fresh produce packhouse. The role oversees day-to-day line operations, ensuring targets, quality, and safety standards are met within 12-hour shifts.

The ideal candidate will have fresh produce experience, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to drive performance and continuous improvement. Permanent role with full-time hours and flexible 4/5 day patterns.