The Role:
We're recruiting Team Leaders to join our manufacturing operation in Crick, Northamptonshire. These permanent roles support our Warehouse team and play a key part in creating a safe, collaborative and highperforming working environment.
Role Overview:
* Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off (12hour shifts)
* Shift: Nights (18:00-06:00)
* Average hours: 42 per week
* Pay: £19.79 per hour (£17.19 plus £0.61 per hour shift allowance)
The 4on4off pattern offers predictability, extended rest periods, and greater ability to balance work with life outside of work.
About the Role:
As a Team Leader, you'll support and motivate your team to deliver daily operational goals while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and teamwork. You'll lead by example, helping people perform at their best and contributing to the overall success of INSPIRED. You'll report to the Area Shift Leader and work closely with colleagues across operations.
What You'll Be Doing:
Creating a Safe & Supportive Workplace
* Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times
* Raise and address safety concerns promptly through the correct channels
Leading & Supporting People
* Foster an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels valued and supported
* Encourage teamwork, collaboration and clear communication
* Welcome the team at the start of each shift and provide regular updates throughout
* Recognise and acknowledge good work and positive behaviours
Organising & Managing the Day
* Allocate tasks in a way that plays to individual strengths and supports development
* Monitor daytoday performance and provide constructive, supportive feedback
* Identify opportunities for improvement and help implement practical solutions
Quality, Improvement & DecisionMaking
* Ensure all work meets quality standards and complies with food safety requirements
* Support continuous improvement by suggesting and trialling better ways of working
* Resolve issues fairly and calmly, making informed decisions when required
Communication & Reporting
* Communicate clearly with your team about priorities, changes and expectations
* Maintain accurate records, reports and documentation to support transparency and accountability
Skills & Experience
* Experience in food manufacturing or a related environment (preferred, not essential)
* Proven ability to lead, coach or support teams in a manufacturing or warehouse setting
* Strong problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
* Understanding of food safety and quality standards
* Clear, approachable communication style
Total Reward & Benefits
* Overtime, enhanced pension, life assurance
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay, and holiday buy options
* Healthcare cashback plan and Hertility athome fertility testing
* Generous discounts on pet food and lifestyle subscriptions (Netflix, Spotify, breakdown cover)
* Retail and gym discounts, electric car scheme, free onsite parking and charging
* Onsite canteen, free hot drinks, and modern facilities
About Us
INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, awardwinning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe. Our brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butcher's, and more. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel, and Crick produce highquality food for dogs and cats enjoyed around the world. Our ambition is simple: to become a global leader in pet nutrition.
Our Purpose: To Create Happiness
We're on a mission to set a new standard for workplace happiness. Our culture is built around care, collaboration, and continuous improvement - ensuring our people feel supported, valued, and proud of what they do.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on talent, potential, and experience. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need any support, please contact recruitment@ipn.co.uk.
We're committed to being an inclusive employer - please speak with us to discuss job share opportunities, particularly if you're returning to work, balancing family commitments, or exploring flexible ways of working.