Line Leader

Mansfields; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime paid

Supportive team

PPE provided

Flexible shifts

7-day operation

Job summary

Mansfields in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Line Leader for a fast-paced packing line in our fresh produce operations. You will ensure products meet customer standards for quality, packaging and compliance while keeping production efficient and cost-effective.

You will lead a compact team, check line setup, coordinate priorities, monitor hygiene and paperwork, and report progress. The role requires good English, strong teamwork and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• Food safety awareness and strong English language skills.
• Experience in a similar fruit industry role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and check the line before starting.
• Coordinate with team on job priorities.
• Order and collecting packaging and labels, ensuring QC approval.
• Check fruit variety, grower, and job details.
• Train and brief packers, monitor hygiene.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Track job progress and update records.
• Order extra fruit and packaging when needed.
• Clear and clean the line after each job.
• Report job completion to the Packhouse Manager.

Skills

Food safety

Communication skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Fruit industry experience

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Line Leader from the fresh produce sector to manage a fast-paced packing line in operations. You’ll ensure products meet customer standards for quality, packaging, and compliance—while keeping production efficient and cost-effective

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and check the line before starting
• Coordinate with team members on job priorities
• Order and Collecting packaging and labels, ensuring QC approval
• Check fruit variety, grower, and job details
• Train and brief packers, monitor hygiene
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time
• Track job progress and update records
• Order extra fruit and packaging when needed
• Clear and clean the line after each job
• Report job completion to the Packhouse Manager

Skills

Food safety awareness, exceptional communication skills, good level of English and interpersonal skills, team player, attention to detail and proactive problem solving.

Previous experience working within a similar role within the fruit industry

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Supportive, dynamic team
• PPE and training provided
• We offer the following flexible working day options:
• 4 in - 3 Off
• 5 in - 2 Off
• The roles are working on a weekly rota, so a flexible approach to work is required as the business works a 7-day operation.