Production Team Leader

PrepWorld Ltd; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh food company in Northfleet is seeking a Production Team Leader to manage part of the Production Team from Sunday to Wednesday. The ideal candidate will have experience in a food environment, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be reliable and flexible. Responsibilities include administration, managing costs and waste, and ensuring product quality. This position offers competitive hourly pay, starting at £12.81 with possible increases after training.

Benefits

Wagestream access

Free on-site parking

Staff events

Subsidised staff restaurant

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in running a team in a busy food environment is ideal.
• Reliable, flexible, and proactive in problem solving.
• Ability to work positively within a team environment.
• Basic English and numeracy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the first line management of part of the Production Team.
• Complete related administration and paperwork.
• Manage labour costs and waste levels for the team.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications.

Skills

Team management

Problem-solving skills

Basic English skills

Numeracy skills

Job description

Job Title: Production Team Leader (Sun - Weds) | Job Reference: ZA1468940NorPTLW | Location: Northfleet, Kent, United Kingdom

PrepWorld is looking for a Production Team Leader on Sunday to Wednesday day shift, who will have daily responsibility for the first line management of part of the Production Team, in a busy Fresh Cut Fruit Factory.

Main Duties

• Completion of related administration and paperwork (Training provided)
• Management of labour costs for your team
• Management of waste levels for your team
• Ensure products meet customer specifications

Who we are looking for

• Ideally experienced in running a team in a busy food environment
• Reliable and flexible, with a pro‑active approach to problem solving
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Basic English & numeracy skills

What we provide in return

• Wagestream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday)
• Free on site parking with electric charge points
• Staff events
• Staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold food
• A supportive team

Days and Hours of work: Sunday to Wednesday, 05:30 - 17:30 (Day shift)

Pay: Starting at £12.81 per hour (level 1), climbing through to £13.13 (level 2), and then £15.53 (level 3) after full training and development.