Production Team Leader

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in Leicester as a Team Leader, where you will motivate and engage your team while supporting the Line Manager. Enjoy a family-oriented environment with opportunities for career progression and a variety of perks. Be part of a dedicated team that values health, safety, and innovation.

Benefits

Company pension scheme matching contributions

Health and well-being support

Annual pay review

Profit-related pay

Hot food restaurant

Free on-site parking

Colleague discounts

Refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Lead department to motivate and engage team.
• Support Line Manager and take responsibility.
• Champion health & safety and embody company values.

Responsibilities

• Organize job rotation and conduct performance reviews.
• Delegate tasks and communicate team performance regularly.
• Support team progression and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Job description

Our People Are Heroes

We think our people here at Samworth Brothers are the best out there! Let's talk about them first.

We are constantly in awe of their dedication and commitment. We are proud of our multicultural team of welcoming, spirited individuals who look out for each other and thrive on getting the job done while having fun. Half of our team has been with us for over 5 years, many even longer.

All share the same mission: to keep our lines running and be proud of what goes out the door. No matter the challenge, they come together — because that’s what families do.

What’s the job all about?

• Lead the department or line team to become motivated and engaged through organizing job rotation, conducting performance and probation reviews, staff training, coaching, delegation, and regular communication of team performance.
• Support the Line Manager and cover for them when unavailable, taking personal responsibility and accountability.
• Champion health & safety and embody the Samworth Brothers’ purpose and values.

Up, up and away!

What about progression? Team Leader? Management role? We love the idea of you making something of yourself here. We’ll support you every step of the way — just show us your spark of innovation.

The incredible perks

Join the Samworth Brothers Family! Enjoy these benefits:

• Company pension scheme matching your contributions
• Access to health and well-being support, including healthcare, optical, and dental discounts
• Annual pay review
• Profit-related pay
• Hot food restaurant
• Free on-site parking
• Colleague discounts on shopping, cinema, restaurants, travel, and more
• Refer-a-friend scheme rewarding successful recommendations

Walker & Son, based in Leicester, is an award-winning leader in high-quality supermarket own-label and branded pork pies. We value our family feel and work together to make things happen. We offer stability within a wider group and opportunities for career progression. We invite you to be part of our family and support our teams in delivering great products to our customers.

Samworth Brothers does not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. We will NEVER ask you for money to provide employment. If in doubt, contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.