Team Leader

Capitol-Invest - Société Immobilière de la région de Bruxelles; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Colchester is seeking an experienced Packhouse Team Leader to oversee potato manufacturing operations. This full-time role involves ensuring that production meets strict quality standards while managing a team effectively. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years in the food industry, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of BRC standards. Competitive hourly pay with overtime is provided, along with various benefits including generous annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Free on-site parking

Pension and discounted products

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in the food industry.
• Strong understanding of BRC standards.
• Food handling training required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure incoming raw materials meet quality standards.
• Supervise washing, packing, and storage of finished products.
• Lead the packhouse team and deliver training.
• Maintain staffing levels for efficient resource use.
• Monitor Health & Safety compliance standards.
• Work collaboratively with other Team Leaders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Team Leader / Packhouse Team Leader

Spider is advertising on behalf of a leading food production company for an experienced Packhouse Team Leader to join their production operation on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is office and production floor-based at the company site north of Colchester, Essex.

Why Them

This well-established food production business specialises in high-quality potato processing, from washing to packing. With a strong focus on quality, compliance, and operational efficiency, they encourage a supportive, team-focused environment where staff can develop and grow with the business.

Fantastic Company Benefits Include

• Competitive Salary: £15 per hour for 40 hours, with paid overtime at £17 per hour for hours over 40
• Holiday: 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Employee extras: Pension, discounted products + more

About The Role

As Packhouse Team Leader, you will oversee the potato manufacturing unit and washroom, ensuring all production from washing to packing meets strict quality and operational standards. You will work closely with the Packhouse Production Operations Manager to manage daily production, supervise the team, maintain staffing efficiency, minimise wastage, and ensure compliance with Health & Safety and BRC standards. The role is a full-time position, starting at 6am, with a contracted 45 hours per week and paid overtime for any hours worked over 40, with team members typically working around 50 hours per week depending on the season.

Main Responsibilities And Duties

• Ensure incoming raw materials meet quality and variety standards
• Supervise washing, packing, labelling, palletising, and storage of finished product
• Lead the packhouse team, delivering training to ensure understanding of processes and requirements
• Maintain staffing levels and ensure efficient use of resources
• Monitor Health & Safety and compliance standards throughout production
• Work collaboratively with other Team Leaders to maximise efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Support problem-solving and rapid response to production issues as they arise

About You

As Packhouse Team Leader, you will be a highly motivated and hands‑on leader, with excellent people skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. You will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in the food industry, ideally with a potato production background, and a strong understanding of BRC standards. You are calm under pressure, flexible with working hours, and able to adapt to an evolving operational environment. Strong computer skills (Excel, Word) and food handling training are required.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Packhouse Team Leader role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up‑to‑date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.