Production Line Leaders

The Thrive Group; Westbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Weekly pay

13 days?

27 days pro-rated holidays

Job summary

The Thrive Group is recruiting a Production Line Leader for a fixed-term role in the Westbury area. You will lead the production line, ensure safety, hygiene and quality targets are met, and support the team to hit daily goals.

Hours are Monday to Friday 07:00-19:00 with a 60-minute lunch. The role offers weekly pay, free parking and pro‑rata holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or a production environment.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, GMP, and quality standards.
• Able to complete production, quality, safety, and traceability records accurately.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Reliable, flexible, and confident using basic IT systems, including email, Excel, and production software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and efficient running of the production line, making sure all checks are completed and production targets are achieved.
• Organise and support the production team by allocating work, guiding colleagues, monitoring performance, and reporting any issues when needed.
• Ensure products are made, packed, labelled, and recorded correctly, meeting food safety, quality, hygiene, and customer requirements.
• Monitor production throughout the shift, resolving or reporting any production, quality, safety, equipment, or staffing issues.
• Maintain good manufacturing and housekeeping standards, support continuous improvement, and work flexibly across production areas as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

IT skills

Excel

Tools

Production software

Excel

Job description

Thrive Trowbridge are delighted to be working with our client in the Westbury area who are actively looking to recruit Production Line Leaders on a fixed term basis.

Working Hours:

• Monday - Friday 07:00-19:00
• 60 min break for Lunch (30 mins paid and 30 mins unpaid)
• ASAP end of December

What you will be doing:

• Lead the safe and efficient running of the production line, making sure all checks are completed and production targets are achieved.
• Organise and support the production team by allocating work, guiding colleagues, monitoring performance, and reporting any issues when needed.
• Ensure products are made, packed, labelled, and recorded correctly, meeting food safety, quality, hygiene, and customer requirements.
• Monitor production throughout the shift, resolving or reporting any production, quality, safety, equipment, or staffing issues.
• Maintain good manufacturing and housekeeping standards, support continuous improvement, and work flexibly across production areas as required.

What you will need to succeed:

• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or a production environment, including supporting or leading a production team.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, GMP, and quality standards.
• Able to complete production, quality, safety, and traceability records accurately.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Reliable, flexible, and confident using basic IT systems, including email, Excel, and production software.

What you will receive in return:

• £15.00 per hour (overtime at x1.5)
• 27 days plus bank holidays pro-rated for the duration of the FTC
• Free parking
• Weekly pay