Production Line Leader

Prime Appointments; Colchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments is seeking a Production Line Leader for a busy food manufacturing site on the outskirts of Colchester, Essex. The role focuses on keeping the production line running smoothly while upholding quality, cleanliness and safety standards.

This temp-to-perm position starts ASAP with 06:00-14:30 shifts Monday to Friday, with Saturdays regularly available. Own transport is essential as there are no public transport links; candidates must be able to commute to site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fast-paced food production environment with team leadership.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible to business needs.
• Own transport is essential to access site.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the production line.
• Monitoring production and ensuring targets are met.
• Carrying out quality checks.
• Cleaning production areas and equipment.
• Ensuring high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Supporting and motivating the production team.
• Following all health & safety and food safety procedures.
• Assisting with general production duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Production line

Food manufacturing

Quality focus

Reliability

Job description

Production Line Leader - £14.00ph | Temp to Perm | Immediate Start

Location: Outskirts of Colchester, Essex

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Hours: 06:00-14:30 (hours may vary due to company needs)

Days: Monday-Friday, with Saturdays regularly available

Contract: Full-Time, Temp to Perm

Start: ASAP

Transport: Own vehicle essential (no public transport links)

We are currently recruiting for a Production Line Leader to join a busy and fast-paced food manufacturing site based on the outskirts of Colchester, Essex.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced production worker or someone with previous team-leading experience who is looking for a long-term position with progression opportunities.

Your duties will include:

As a Production Line Leader, you will be responsible for helping to keep the production line running efficiently while ensuring quality, cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.

• Leading and supporting the production line
• Monitoring production and ensuring targets are met
• Carrying out quality checks
• Cleaning production areas and equipment
• Ensuring high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness
• Supporting and motivating the production team
• Following all company health & safety and food safety procedures
• Assisting with general production duties as required

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Reliable, hardworking and punctual
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced food production environment
• Confident leading a team and taking responsibility
• Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail
• Flexible and willing to support the needs of the business
• Available to work Monday-Friday, with regular Saturday availability
• Important - Own Transport Required

Due to the location of the site, you must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle. There are no public transport links available, so candidates must be able to reliably commute to the site independently.

Successful candidates will be contacted to discuss the role and next steps.