Production Team Leader

PrepWorld; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on site parking with electric car

Staff restaurant with subsidised meals

Staff events

Career development

Stream earnings access

Job summary

PrepWorld is seeking a Production Team Leader to drive daily, first-line management of a section in our Fresh Cut Fruit Factory, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. You will lead by example, support colleagues on the shop floor and uphold safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include completing related administration, monitoring labour costs and waste, and ensuring products meet customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Ideally experienced in running a team in a busy food environment.
• Reliable and flexible with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic English and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Completion of related administration and paperwork.
• Management of labour costs for your team.
• Management of waste levels for your team.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Teamwork

Numeracy

Reliability

Job description

PrepWorld is seeking a Production Team Leader days. In this role, you will take daily responsibility for the first‑line management of a section of our Production Team, ensuring smooth, efficient operations within our busy Fresh Cut Fruit Factory. You will lead by example, support colleagues on the shop floor, maintain high standards of safety and quality, and help drive continuous improvement across your area.

Main Duties

• Completion of related administration and paperwork (Training provided)
• Management of labour costs for your team
• Management of waste levels for your team
• Ensure products meet customer specifications

Who we are looking for

• Ideally experienced in running a team in a busy food environment
• Reliable and flexible, with a pro‑active approach to problem solving
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Basic English & numeracy skills

What we provide in return

• Stream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday)
• Free on site parking with electric charge points
• Staff events
• Staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold food
• A supportive team
• Career development

Days and Hours of Work

Wednesday - Saturday

05:30am - 17:30pm

Pay

Starting at £13.34 per hour (level 1), climbing through to £13.66 (level 2), and then £16.16 (level 3) after full training and development