Line Leader

Moulton Bulb Co. Ltd; Moulton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site canteen

Pension scheme

Free parking

Bereavement leave

Sick pay

Overtime pay 1.33x

EAP & Doctor Line

Long service rewards

Shallot More discounts

Wellbeing hub

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Moulton Bulb Co. Ltd is seeking a Line Leader for our Packhouse to oversee staff and equipment, ensuring the daily production plan is met. You will oversee check-weighs, line efficiency, and quality control while staying compliant with safety standards.

Working hours are 06:15 to 18:30 on a 4 on, 4 off rotation. We offer an on-site canteen, pension, free parking and generous benefits, plus development opportunities in a family-run business.

Qualifications

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload as the situation requires.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve with a proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out check-weigher checks on time and correctly, reporting any issues found immediately.
• Work with the supervising team, ensure that you have sufficient people to pack the relevant product.
• Monitor top-tailer usage ensuring that they are working effectively.
• Check that all packaging and labels used are correct, undamaged and meet quality standards.
• Constantly monitor and ensure that the quality of the finished product meets specification. Any issues feedback to colleagues and soon as possible.
• Monitor rejects, feeding back to colleagues if problems are found.
• Turn off “moving” machinery at break times and turn off completely at the end of the working day and provide cover for colleagues if they leave the line.
• Completely run the line out at the end of the working day, if agreed with the supervisors the hopper can be turned off and left full.
• At the end of the day thoroughly check the line for any foreign objects and remove (wood, stones etc).
• Any issue with your line must be reported to a supervisor or one of the engineering team.
• Keep your work and surrounding areas clean, tidy and safe at all times.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

What We Are Looking For:

A Line Leader for our Packhouse to take responsibility for both staff and equipment within a defined area of the packhouse, ensuring the team achieve the daily production plan as scheduled by the planning team.

Working hours: 06:15am to 6:30pm on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern

The Position:

• Carry out check-weigher checks on time and correctly, reporting any issues found immediately
• Work with the supervising team, ensure that you have sufficient people to pack the relevant product
• Monitor top-tailer usage ensuring that they are working effectively
• Check that all packaging and labels used are correct, undamaged and meet quality standards
• Constantly monitor and ensure that the quality of the finished product meets specification. Any issues feedback to colleagues and soon as possible
• Monitor rejects, feeding back to colleagues if problems are found
• Turn off “moving” machinery at break times and turn off completely at the end of the working day and provide cover for colleagues if they leave the line
• Completely run the line out at the end of the working day, if agreed with the supervisors the hopper can be turned off and left full
• At the end of the day thoroughly check the line for any foreign objects and remove (wood, stones etc)·
• Any issue with your line must be reported to a supervisor or one of the engineering team
• Keep your work and surrounding areas clean, tidy and safe at all times

The Perfect Candidate Should Have:

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload as the situation requires
• Keen eye for detail
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to problem solve with a proactive approach to work
• Ability to work as a team

Why Join Moulton Bulb Company?

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• On-site staff canteen
• Competitive company pension scheme
• Free, convenient on-site parking
• Compassionate paid bereavement leave
• Company sick pay
• Premium overtime pay at 1.33 x your hourly rate
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & Doctor Line access
• Long service rewards and recognition
• Christmas gift voucher as a thank you from us
• Supportive family-run business that values its people
• Savings and cashback offers through the exclusive Moulton Bulb discount platform "Shallot More"
• Free access to a comprehensive wellbeing hub
• Committed to providing training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways and internal promotion opportunities