Production Team Leader
Colchester, CO7
Pay: £12.80 £13.50 per hour
Pin Point Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Production Team Leader to join a busy and well-established fresh produce operation based in Colchester. This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, ideal for someone with strong supervisory experience and a commitment to food safety and quality standards.
You will oversee a fruit packing line, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, efficiency, and product quality. You will lead by example, motivate your team, and ensure all packing targets and customer requirements are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate packing line staff to ensure an efficient workflow
Lead, motivate, and support your team to meet daily packing targets
Hands-on packing of fresh produce when required
Ensure all orders are accurate and completed on time
Monitor and maintain correct and effective packaging of produce
Minimise waste of fruit and packaging materials
Maintain and continuously improve BRC and food safety standards across the site
Ensure full compliance with Food Hygiene, HACCP, Health & Safety, GDPR, Environmental Health, Modern Slavery, and HR policies
Train and support team members on packing processes, safety procedures, and operational standards
Promote a positive, flexible, and can-do team environment
Requirements
Previous Team Leader experience within an industrial environment
Previous experience working in a food manufacturing environment (essential)
Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety regulations
Confident leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse workforce
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
Must be able to drive
Must have the right to work in the UK and hold a valid work visa where applicable
Working Hours
Rota basis, working 5 days per week between Monday and Sunday
07:30am 5:00pm
Occasional 8:00pm finishes will be required to meet business needs
Additional Information
Fruit packing operates 7 days a week and is seasonal, therefore flexibility is essential
Family-run, multicultural workplace with a supportive and inclusive atmosphere
Benefits & Perks
Company pension
Free on-site parking
Christmas and Summer staff events
Monthly treats such as pizza days, burger vans, and Easter eggs
Weekly free fruit to take home for you and your family
Supportive team environment
Apply now for more information.
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