Multi-Skilled Team Leader & Label Room Operative

PMP Recruitment; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

CTRG Limited, on behalf of Del Monte in Wisbech, seeks an experienced Team Leader to join the Production team and train to become fully competent in Label Room duties, creating a multi-skilled role.

You will lead production line teams, supervise staffing, and ensure quality, safety and documentation compliance in a fast-paced environment. Training pay starts at £14.60/hour, rising to £15.20/hour after successful completion.

Qualifications

• Previous Team Leader or supervisory experience within a production, manufacturing or food environment is essential.
• Experience working with label systems would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality and production processes is desirable.
• Ability and willingness to become fully multi-skilled across both Team Leader and Label Room operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and supervise production line teams to achieve output, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Allocate daily tasks and ensure appropriate staffing and skill coverage.
• Complete start-up checks and ensure equipment is set correctly.
• Oversee the smooth running of the production line and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Ensure products meet all quality, food safety and customer specifications.
• Complete all relevant production documentation accurately, including batch records, waste logs and downtime reports.
• Train and support new operatives on processes, safety standards and quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, PPE requirements, hygiene standards and manual handling practices.
• Monitor stock and material usage and report shortages or concerns.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
• Create, print, verify and issue labels for all production lines in accordance with work orders and specifications.
• Ensure labels comply with customer, legal and food safety requirements, including allergen information, batch codes, product descriptions and date coding.
• Maintain full label traceability and accurate documentation at all times.
• Monitor label stock levels and arrange replenishment when required.
• Set up and operate label-printing equipment, reporting faults promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organised and secure Label Room in line with audit and food safety standards.
• Conduct regular checks to ensure the correct labels are used for each product.
• Support investigations into label-related errors and assist with corrective actions.

Skills

Team leadership

Multiskilled

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Experience in production or food environment

Tools

Label management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

CTRG Limited, on behalf of Del Monte in Wisbech, seeks an experienced Team Leader to join the Production team and train to become fully competent in Label Room duties, creating a multi-skilled role.

You will lead production line teams, supervise staffing, and ensure quality, safety and documentation compliance in a fast-paced environment. Training pay starts at £14.60/hour, rising to £15.20/hour after successful completion.