Section Leader

Staffline; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Section Leader for a temp-to-perm opportunity. This role involves overseeing daily operations in a fresh produce environment, monitoring team performance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate should have supervisory experience and possess strong leadership skills, with a focus on motivating the team and maintaining a positive work environment. Full training will be provided for the right individual.

Benefits

Temp to perm opportunity

On-site support

Canteen on site

Free car parking

PPE provided

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience, ideally within fresh produce or food production.
• Experience in warehousing, intake, or packaging.
• Detail-oriented and methodical individual who thrives in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations in intake, packaging, or yard areas.
• Lead daily briefings and allocate tasks.
• Train new team members and support skills development.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership skills

Ability to motivate a team

Effective communication in English

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Great opportunity to work as a Section Leader for one of the largest providers of plants to major supermarket chains throughout the UK.

Staffline is recruiting for a Section Leader to work in Chatteris.

Locals are encouraged to apply.

Transport is available from 4 locations in Peterborough.

Rates of pay

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

Shift pattern

• 4-on, 3-off, 3-on, 4-off pattern. Either Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday, depending on availability
• Current shift times: 8am to 6:30pm/7pm (Varies depending on business needs)
• Future shift times: 7:30am to 6:30pm

Please note: Shift patterns may be subject to change depending on business needs.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate!

Your Time at Work

As a Section Leader, you'll support the Section Manager in overseeing daily operations within the intake, packaging, or yard areas. You'll ensure smooth workflow, maintain health and safety standards, and help coordinate the team to meet operational targets. You will be the go-to person, providing guidance, training, and making sure tasks are completed to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations in intake, packaging, or yard areas to ensure smooth workflow and timely processing of customer orders
• Monitor team performance, address delays, and ensure daily targets are met
• Lead daily briefings, allocate tasks, and provide on-the-job coaching and motivation
• Train new team members and support skills development across the team
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and hygiene, reporting hazards and ensuring GMP compliance
• Assist with stock handling, equipment checks, and maintaining machinery
• Carry out weekly safety audits and ensure compliance with all company policies
• Identify and implement improvements to boost efficiency, quality, and team performance

Our Perfect Worker

Our ideal Section Leader will have previous supervisory experience, ideally within fresh produce, food production, or a fast‑moving consumer goods environment.

Experience in warehousing, intake, or packaging is essential, and you must be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate a team. You should be able to thrive in a fast‑paced setting, meet deadlines, and maintain a positive, solution‑focused attitude. Familiarity with warehouse management systems is desirable, and training in health and safety (e.g. IOSH) is also desirable.

The role involves working in a cold environment (3‑5°C) and may occasionally require lifting items up to 20kg. We are looking for someone who is detail‑oriented, methodical, and brings strong leadership skills.

You must be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal English.

While experience in a similar role is desirable, it is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Key Information and Benefits

• Earn £13.78 – £17.23 per hour
• Temp to perm opportunity
• On‑site support from Staffline
• Canteen on site
• Free car parking on site
• PPE provided
• Full training provided

Job Ref: V1MMPC