Production Line Leader

Staffline; Alconbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Line Leader in Alconbury. This role involves leading, coaching, and motivating a team to meet performance targets, ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards. Candidates should have supervisory experience and knowledge of production processes. The job offers a pay rate of £13.78 per hour with opportunities for overtime, as well as a temporary to permanent position with long-term opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for overtime

On-site support from Staffline

Free car parking on site

PPE provided

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team management experience.
• Knowledge of quality standards and health & safety protocols.
• Experience in fresh produce, food production, or FMCG environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate the team to achieve performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and customer specifications.
• Deliver an efficient packing operation on a daily basis.
• Oversee daily operations, manage production schedules, and resolve any issues.
• Provide training and ensure adherence to operational procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of production processes

Leadership skills

Great communication skills

Job description

Great opportunity to work as a Production Line Leader for one of the largest providers of fresh flowers to major supermarket chains throughout the UK. Staffline is recruiting for Production Line Leaders for day shift in Alconbury.

The rate of pay is:

• Day shift is paid at £13.78 per hour
• Overtime is paid at £17.23 per hour

This is a full-time role. The shift pattern will be:

• 4 on, 3 off, 3 on 4 off – shifts are generally scheduled from Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday

The hours of work are:

• 6:30am to 7pm

As part of a busy and fast‑paced operation, flexibility is essential during peak periods such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Christmas, when night shifts may be required.

During the Mother’s Day 2026 peak, candidates should also be willing to travel to a nearby site in Chatteris to support the wider operation.

This is a temporary to permanent role with long‑term opportunities for the right candidates.

Your Time at Work

• Lead, coach, and motivate the team to achieve performance targets and maintain high‑quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and customer specifications across all processes.
• Deliver an efficient packing operation on a daily basis.
• Oversee daily operations, manage production schedules, and promptly resolve any issues.
• Provide training and ensure adherence to operational procedures and company policies.
• Support manufacturing initiatives and drive continuous improvement, ensuring all KPIs are met and work is within budgetary constraints.
• Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures for the packaging area.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
• Ensure accurate record‑keeping of production data, waste, and returns.

Our Perfect Worker

• Previous supervisory or team management experience
• Knowledge of production processes, quality standards, and health & safety protocols
• Experience in fresh produce, food production, or FMCG environments
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills
• Great communication skills

The ideal candidate will be consistent and reliable, with a strong ability to lead by example and maintain a positive, solution‑focused approach. Behavioural safety training and experience with the Rubicon ERP system are advantageous, as is experience in lean manufacturing and working with UK retailers in a manufacturing environment.

Additionally, you will need to have a flexible can‑do attitude as you may be required to work in other areas or undergo training as necessary.

Key Information and Benefits

• Earn £13.78 to £17.23 per hour
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Opportunities for overtime
• On‑site support from Staffline
• Free car parking on site
• PPE provided

Job Ref: V1MNZ