Packing Team Leader

Chartwells Independent; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast and lunch on shift

Free on-site parking

Public transport links

Perks at Work

Career development

Pride in Every Plate

Wellbeing support

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Compass UK&I networks

Job summary

Cuisine Centre, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is recruiting a Packing Team Leader for its Derby site. You will lead the packing team to ensure products are packed accurately, safely, and on time, while maintaining traceability and quality checks. 40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday 07:00–15:30, with occasional overtime.

Join a large food production business offering benefits and development opportunities, with a focus on continuous improvement and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• IT literate and able to use systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Flexible, proactive and adaptable.
• Positive, can-do attitude and team player.
• Experience leading or supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the packing team to achieve daily production and packing targets.
• Ensure products are packed accurately and build guides followed.
• Maintain full product traceability through documentation, date coding and FIFO.
• Carry out in-process and finished goods quality checks.
• Complete production and packing documentation on time.
• Monitor packing materials and report shortages or discrepancies.
• Support waste reduction initiatives and ensure proper disposal.
• Maintain GMP, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Enforce Health & Safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Lead and motivate the packing team to meet targets.
• Report issues to the Production Manager.
• Collaborate across departments and contribute to improvements.

Skills

Strong communication

Numeracy

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Independence

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Flexibility

Job description

Packing Team Leader

Cuisine Centre

SmartParc SEGRO, Derby, UK

Hourly Pay Rate: £16.25

About the Role

The Packing Team Leader is responsible for leading the packing team to ensure all products are packed accurately, safe, and on time in line with the production plan. The role ensures products meet quality, food safety, and customer specifications while maintaining full product traceability and supporting the achievement of daily operational targets.

Working Hours

40 hours per week

Monday – Friday: 07:00 – 15:30

Flexibility and occasional overtime required to meet operational demands.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the packing team to achieve daily production and packing targets.

Ensure products are packed accurately in line with product specifications and build guides.

Maintain full product traceability through accurate documentation, date coding, and FIFO.

Carry out in-process and finished goods quality checks.

Complete production and packing documentation accurately and within required timescales.

Monitor packing materials and report shortages or stock discrepancies.

Support waste reduction initiatives and ensure waste is recorded and disposed of correctly.

Maintain compliance with GMP, quality, food safety, and hygiene standards.

Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing Health & Safety policies and PPE requirements.

Lead, support, and motivate the packing team to achieve operational targets.

Report quality, stock, or production issues promptly to the Production Manager.

Work collaboratively across departments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

Strong communication skills.

Good numeracy and literacy skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

IT literate.

Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Flexible, proactive, and adaptable.

Positive, "can-do" attitude and strong team player.

Previous experience leading or supervising a team.

Desirable

Knowledge of food hygiene and quality standards.

Previous experience in food manufacturing, packing, or production.

About Cuisine Centre

As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Cuisine Centre is the food production arm of the UK's largest contract catering business. We prepare millions of quality meals each year across our five meal ranges, serving customers nationwide across a variety of sectors.

Our people are the secret ingredient to our success. We invest in your development, creating opportunities to grow your career while delivering fresh, flavour-first food.

Our Four Core Values

Be a Foodist! – We are driven by a passion for food and culinary excellence.

Do the Right Thing – We act with integrity and honesty.

Take Responsibility – We take ownership of our actions and their impact.

Have Respect & Compassion – We put our people at the centre of everything we do.

If you're looking for a role in a growing food production business, where your work feels as good as it tastes, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Benefits

Free breakfast and lunch on shift.

Free on-site parking.

Convenient public transport links.

Perks at Work – discounts, rewards, and wellbeing support.

Career development and progression opportunities.

"Pride in Every Plate" recognition scheme.

Mental, physical, and financial wellbeing support.

Company pension scheme.

Free Employee Assistance Programme.

Access to our employee networks across Compass Group UK&I. We want all our team members to feel empowered and valued to create an inclusive workplace culture.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!