Night-Shift Technical Team Leader — Packhouse Ops

Mr Apple; Hastings; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Apple is recruiting a Technical Team Leader for a 12-month fixed-term role on the Whakatu Packhouse Night Shift. You will oversee technology operations and help ensure quality, targets and safety are achieved across the shift.

You will lead the use of Compac sizer systems, calibrations, and data monitoring, coordinating with multiple teams to optimise production while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in packhouse, manufacturing or technical operations is advantageous.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Must be able to work night shift, especially during peak season.
• Clear communication across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of our technology and support the flow of fruit through the packhouse.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Staffing and Line Team Leaders to meet targets.
• Operate and monitor the Compac electronic sizer and related systems.
• Complete start-up and shutdown procedures, calibrations and system checks.
• Monitor carton weight, fruit size and quality data to maximise efficiency.
• Work with the Quality Team to meet grading and sampling requirements.
• Manage run changes, batch setup and system configurations.
• Monitor production volumes and fruit flow; adjust staffing and equipment speeds.
• Record downtime and coordinate maintenance with Engineering teams.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and enforce safe practices.

Skills

Night shift experience

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Health and safety mindset

Tools

Compac sizer

Packhouse equipment

Job description

Mr Apple is recruiting a Technical Team Leader for a 12-month fixed-term role on the Whakatu Packhouse Night Shift. You will oversee technology operations and help ensure quality, targets and safety are achieved across the shift.

You will lead the use of Compac sizer systems, calibrations, and data monitoring, coordinating with multiple teams to optimise production while maintaining a strong safety culture.