Packing Line Leader

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Packing Line Leader in a cheese production warehouse near Chard, Somerset. This full-time role involves overseeing health and safety, ensuring quality control, and leading a team in packing operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, alongside relevant experience. Enjoy benefits like on-site canteen, free parking, and full training.

Benefits

Canteen on site

Free on-site parking

PPE provided

Full training provided

Opportunities for overtime

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Monitor quality and safety of cheese batches.
• Promote effective communication within the department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Food Safety Knowledge

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

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Great opportunity to work as Packing Line Leader for our client, at their cheese production warehouse, near Chard, Somerset.

The rate of pay is £ per hour.

This is a strictly full-time position only, offering fixed shifts based on weekly rotation (Monday - Friday). The hours of work are:

• 06:00-14:00
• 06:30-14:30
• 07:00-15:00

Note: In December, for 3 weeks, shifts will be either 06:00-14:00 or 14:00-22:00.

*Candidates must have their own transport, due to the working hours and the site location*

Your Role as a Packing Line Leader

Your responsibilities will include:

Health and Safety :

• Demonstrate a commitment to health and safety for yourself and others, following company policies and instructions.
• Check work areas, equipment, and machinery to ensure safety and report any non-conformances.
• Maintain department cleaning and hygiene standards through effective cleaning schedules, including safe chemical use and storage.
• Follow all health and safety policies, food safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.

Technical and Quality :

• Commit to Environment, Health, Safety, Food Safety, and Hygiene.
• Ensure tasks comply with Food Safety & Quality Management Systems (FSQMS).
• Complete and submit all required paperwork to the appropriate manager.
• Maintain accurate records to meet customer and company standards.
• Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs).
• Assist with audits and visits preparation.
• Assess cheese batches for quality, safety, and customer specifications.
• Maintain product traceability using the EFACS system.

Operations :

• Commit to continuous improvement and personal development.
• Undertake routine packing tasks as part of a team, following work instructions and policies to maximize shift efficiency.
• Proactively improve quality, safety, hygiene, and output.
• Ensure machinery is ready and in good condition for each shift.
• Promote effective communication within the department and with other teams.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our perfect Packing Line Leader will have:

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills, including MS Excel and Outlook
• Manual Handling experience
• Health and Safety awareness
• Food Safety knowledge

Experience in a similar role is required.

Key Information and Benefits

• Canteen on site
• Free on-site parking
• PPE provided
• Full training provided
• Opportunities for overtime

About Staffline

Staffline is the largest recruiter in the UK and Ireland, dedicated to putting people first. We help thousands find work in logistics, food, transport, retail, and agriculture. We offer flexible shifts, overtime, and dedicated support at every location. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.