Packhouse Operations Lead – FMCG, Growth & Impact

The Green House Growers Ltd.; Ely; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural firm is seeking a Packhouse Team Leader to manage daily operations in Ely. The role includes overseeing maintenance, stock control, and logistics, ensuring efficiency and compliance with customer requirements. Ideal candidates will possess team leadership skills, a forklift license, and experience in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment. The position offers benefits like private medical insurance and pension contributions, and an opportunity to drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Medical cash plan

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Group Life

Retail and leisure discounts

Pension contribution matched up to 5%

Responsibilities

• Ensure routine maintenance and checks are performed appropriately.
• Complete all necessary daily checks.
• Maintain audit readiness and accurate stock records.
• Conduct regular packaging stock counts.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are well maintained.
• Receive orders and organise logistics.
• Report on sell by dates.
• Manage costs wherever possible.
• Ensure a clean and tidy working environment.
• Support the Packhouse Operations with continuous improvement.

Skills

Forklift license

Team Leader skills

Verbal and written English skills

Previous FMCG experience

Strong Communication Skills

Good practical IT experience

Job description

A leading horticultural firm is seeking a Packhouse Team Leader to manage daily operations in Ely. The role includes overseeing maintenance, stock control, and logistics, ensuring efficiency and compliance with customer requirements. Ideal candidates will possess team leadership skills, a forklift license, and experience in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment. The position offers benefits like private medical insurance and pension contributions, and an opportunity to drive continuous improvement.