Packhouse Team Leader

TaylorMade Employment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a self-motivated packhouse Team Leader in York and North Yorkshire. In this role, you will lead a team of Packing Operatives, ensuring all orders are fulfilled timely and effectively. The position requires previous experience as a Team Leader in a fast-paced environment, strong English communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a full-time seasonal position lasting until November 2026, with potential extension during winter.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong command of English is vital for communication.
• Should possess competence in basic office software.

Responsibilities

• Organise and lead teams effectively.
• Monitor quality and performance metrics.
• Coordinate with other departments as necessary.
• Investigate and report downtime issues immediately.
• Ensure orders are completed in full and on time.
• Train new staff as required.

Skills

Good level of spoken and written English

Previous experience as a Team Leader/Supervisor in FMCG

Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Excellent attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client self-motivated and driven packhouse Team Leader. Reporting to the packhouse supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a team of Packing Operatives, ensuring orders are completed in full and on time. You will monitor performance of the Packing operatives, ensure production downtime is kept to a minimum and perform packing duties yourself.

Working pattern: 5 days out of 7 per week and weekend working will be required.

Shift pattern: 8 hours between 6am-6pm - with flexibility.

This is a seasonal full-time role expected to last until November 2026 however there may be an opportunity to extend the contract over the winter period and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Organise teams.
• Monitor quality and performance.
• Liaise with other departments both in the production facility and on site as required.
• Minimise downtime, investigating and reporting all issues immediately.
• Prioritise orders as required to ensure orders are completed in full.
• Ensure all staff follow food safety and hygiene protocol.
• Training new staff as and when required.

Skills

Essential:

• Good level of spoken and written English.
• Previous experience as a Team Leader/Supervisor, preferably in Fast Moving Consumer Goods.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Able to work under pressure.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working in a Packhouse.
• Food production experience.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate.
• Health and safety qualification