Line Leader

Premier Recruitment Group Limited; Foots Cray; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reliable recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Line Leader to support a fresh produce business in Sidcup. This role primarily involves leading a production team and operating machinery, requiring strong experience in the fresh produce industry along with supervisory skills. Ideal candidates will have experience with Proseal machinery and a proactive approach to training others. This position offers full training, competitive pay, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Full training and support

Early finishes when targets are met

Opportunity to progress within a growing business

Qualifications

• Experience in the fresh produce industry is essential.
• Experience with packing or sealing machinery is preferred.
• Previous leadership experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small production team on the packing line.
• Operate machinery to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain quality control and product standards.

Skills

Fresh Produce industry experience

Operating packing or sealing machinery

Previous supervisory experience

Proactive, hands-on approach

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible with working hours

Tools

Proseal machinery

Job description

Line Leader

Location: Sidcup

Salary: £14.86 per hour

Hours: Full-time, early starts (approx. 7am/8am), average 40 hours per week Saturday to Wednesday

The Opportunity

We're working with a successful and fast‑growing fresh produce business in Sidcup who are seeking a reliable and motivated Line Leader to join their production team. This role is 70% admin support to the Packhouse Manager and 30% working on the Production Line. For the right candidate this role has progression to Assistant Packhouse Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with machine operating experience – ideally with Proseal machinery or similar – looking to take the next step or further develop their leadership skills.

Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small production team on the packing line
• Operate and oversee machinery to ensure efficiency and accuracy
• Monitor quality control and product standards
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Report performance or technical issues to the Packhouse Manager
• Support in training and upskilling team members

What We're Looking For

• Fresh Produce industry experience
• Experience operating packing or sealing machinery (Proseal experience ideal)
• Previous experience as a Line Leader or in a supervisory role is preferred
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and strong attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing workloads
• Flexible with working hours and reliable in attendance

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Full training and support provided
• Friendly, supportive team
• Opportunity to progress within a growing business
• Early finishes when daily targets are met (flexibility around busy periods)

Interested?

Contact Ania or Kirsty at Premier Recruitment Group

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