Team Leader

Medirest; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways

MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Cinema discounts

Job summary

Medirest in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to help ensure the smooth running of healthcare operations on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. You will lead a team, maintain quality standards, and progress your career with a company that invests in its people and recognises outstanding work.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment, with opportunities to develop through Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising frontline teams in a similar environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all deliveries are checked and stored promptly and correctly.
• Supervising a team, creating a positive environment where the team feel welcomed and supported.
• Being a responsible key holder.
• Assisting with weekly bookwork and any other duties that are necessary.
• Producing weekly rotas following the manager's guidelines.
• Placing orders for stock to maintain the correct stock levels.
• Delegating where necessary and ensuring the team are proactive at all times.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Team supervision

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Pressure handling

Job description

Team Leader

Date: 2026-09-21T04:43:03

Location: Colchester, Essex, GB, CO1 1

Contract Type: Any

Application Deadline: 2026-10-21T03:20:51.48

Job Description

Team Leader - RAF Lakenheath

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Team Leader to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Healthcare on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Team Leader, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• To help with the cost of living crisis, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

What You Need to Know Before Applying

Your key responsibilities may include:

• Ensuring all deliveries are checked and stored promptly and correctly
• Supervising a team, creating a positive environment where the team feel welcomed and supported
• Being a responsible key holder
• Assisting with weekly bookwork and any other duties that are necessary
• Producing weekly rotas following the manager's guidelines
• Placing orders for stock to maintain the correct stock levels
• Delegating where necessary and ensuring the team are proactive at all times
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our Ideal Supervisor Will:

• Previous experience supervising frontline teams within a similar environment
• Good communication skills with a focus on great Customer Service
• Team player and can-do attitude
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude

Additional Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!