Line Leader

HR GO Group; Canterbury; Hybride; GBP 19 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Training and development opportunities

Modern fruit grading technology

Career progression

Résumé du poste

HR GO Group is seeking a Line Leader in Canterbury to oversee grading operations and ensure production targets are met with quality and efficiency.

You will run grader start-ups, set up daily grading plans and monitor equipment settings, ensuring fruit meets customer specifications while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hands-on in a busy production environment.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Understanding of maths and ability to work with numbers.
• Confident using computer-based production systems.
• Able to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Attention to detail with quality control focus.

Responsabilités

• Carry out grader start-up and safety checks before production begins.
• Set up grading jobs on the production system according to the daily plan.
• Ensure all grader parameters and settings are correct.
• Monitor fruit quality, sizing and grader outlets throughout production.
• Work with Quality Assurance to adjust as required.
• Ensure correct fruit is supplied for each grading job.
• Monitor staff in grader area and ensure procedures are followed.
• Maintain health & safety, hygiene and food safety standards.
• Monitor grading efficiency, fruit utilisation, defects and waste.
• Complete Grade Out reports and end-of-day production records.
• Carry out regular grader performance checks including Magic Eye testing.
• Report faults to management and Engineering/Maintenance team.
• Keep grader area clean and safe.

Connaissances

Communication

English proficiency

Maths

Computer-based systems

Pressure handling

Attention to detail

Initiative

Flexibility

Health & safety awareness

Outils

Fruit grading equipment

Description du poste

Line Leader

Job Reference: LC36543

Manufacturing and Production Canterbury, Kent £14 - £16.87 per hour Permanent

• Shift Pattern: 5 days out of 7
• Pay: £14.00 - £16.87 per hour, depending on experience, skills and competency

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Grader Technician to join an established production team within a modern fruit grading and packing operation.

This is a key operational role responsible for ensuring grading equipment is correctly set up and operated, production targets are achieved efficiently, and all graded fruit meets the required customer quality and sizing specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out grader start-up and safety checks before production begins.
• Set up grading jobs on the production system according to the daily plan.
• Ensure all grader parameters and settings are correct.
• Monitor fruit quality, sizing and grader outlets throughout production.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team and make adjustments when required.
• Ensure the correct fruit is supplied for each grading job.
• Monitor staff working within the grader area and ensure procedures are followed correctly.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, hygiene, food safety and compliance.
• Monitor grading efficiency, fruit utilisation, defects and waste.
• Complete Grade Out reports at the end of each grading job.
• Complete production records and end-of-day reports.
• Carry out regular grader performance checks, including Magic Eye testing.
• Report equipment faults or damage promptly to management and the Engineering/Maintenance team.
• Keep the grader and surrounding working area clean, organised and safe.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is reliable, hands-on and comfortable taking responsibility in a busy production environment.

You should have:

• Good communication skills.
• A good level of written and spoken English.
• A good understanding of maths.
• Confidence using computer-based production systems.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive approach and the ability to use your own initiative.
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn.
• A strong awareness of product quality, Health & Safety and food safety.

Previous experience working with fruit grading equipment or within the fruit, food production or manufacturing industry would be an advantage, but full training can be provided for the right candidate.

What We Offer

• £14.00 per hour starting rate
• Opportunity to progress up to £16.87 per hour based on experience, competency and development.
• Training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work with modern fruit grading technology.
• A responsible role within an experienced production team.
• Opportunities for further career progression within the business.

If you're an experienced production operative looking to take the next step, or someone with a hands‑on approach who is keen to develop their skills and take on more responsibility, we'd like to hear from you.

Contact us:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Call: 01233 722 401